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Supporter of Gender Equality in Inheritance Resigns from Morocco’s Religious Scholars League

Muslim feminist figure, Asma Lamrabet, presented her resignation from Morocco’s league of religious scholars (Rabita Mohammedia) because of her vanguardist stands in support of gender equality in inheritance, an advocacy that drew to her the criticism of ultra-conservatives in the North African country. “I have officially presented my resignation from the center that I headed […]

African climate change experts gear up for a forum in Côte d’Ivoire

Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d’Ivoire will host the upcoming African Forum on Technological Innovation for Energy Transition, Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Development June 17 – 18. The main objective of the forum is to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Objectives in Africa. Organized jointly by Canadian BFK […]

King Mohammed VI appoints new head of Higher Education Council, confirms president of Human Rights Council in her position

King Mohammed VI has appointed Rahma Bourqia as the new president of Morocco’s Higher Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research, while he extended Amina Bouayach’s term as president of the National Human Rights Council, the Royal Office announced in a statement released this Friday. The Monarch also named Mohammed El Habib Belkouch Interministerial Delegate […]