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Morocco and Germany signed a joint Declaration of intent, on Tuesday in Rabat, to bolster bilateral cooperation in religious affairs. This agreement was signed by Morocco’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq, and German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior Juliane Seifert following talks on several issues of mutual interest. […]
Karlina Valeiko, deputy digital editor at National Geographic Traveller, has succumbed to the charm of Essaouira and to its rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic scene, praising the Moroccan Atlantic port city for blending Amazigh, Arabic, and European influences to create a unique atmosphere that continues to attract visitors. Over the centuries, the city’s famed […]
Moroccan poet Abdelouahhab Errami has been awarded the 2024 Paul Éluard Prize by the Society of French Poets for his work Au Verso des Jours, the organization announced. The annual Paul Éluard Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to French-language poetry. The Society of French Poets, which promotes contemporary poetry, oversees the award as part of its […]
Sharjah will be the guest of honor at the 30th edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL), scheduled April 17-27 in Rabat. To this end, an agreement was signed in Rabat between Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and the Sharjah Book Authority (United Arab Emirates). The agreement was inked by SIEL […]
Turkish authorities have successfully returned 152 cultural artifacts of Egyptian origin after they were seized during a search of a foreigner’s home in Turkey. The items, including figurines, seals, and amulets dating from 4000 B.C. to the 1st century, were identified by experts from the Fethiye Museum as being unlawfully acquired. Legal action was promptly […]
The Moroccan national team claimed first place in the second Arab Championship for Mathematics and Logic Games in the junior category (U14s) held in Tunis. The Moroccan team, participating remotely, secured three gold medals grabbed by Ismail Abkkari, Yahya El Ouafi, and Yahya Ajbar, and one bronze medal won by Lina Laman. Sixteen Arab countries […]
In a new antisemitic move, the Algerian regime ordered the closure of a publishing house named after Franz Fanon in Boumerdes, after it published a book on Jews in Algeria. Authorities gave the pretext of “threats to security and public order, attacks on national identity, and hate speech” for its censorship. The book in question, […]
The rich history of relations between Morocco and Great Britain is on display at a portrait exhibition taking place at the University of Birmingham. The exhibition at the university’s prestigious Barber Institute of Fine Arts features a giant portrait of Ambassador Abdelwahad ibn Messaoud ibn Mohammed Anoun, who was sent to the court of Queen […]
Moroccan teacher Messaoud Ariba was rewarded at the 2024 edition of the Global Teacher Awards, an annual event celebrating excellence in education on an international scale in New Delhi, India. The Global Teacher Awards aim to celebrate educators who excel in teaching across all disciplines and make a significant impact on their students and communities, […]
Chairwoman of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, was granted the 2025 Mediterranean Foundation Award (Fondazione Mediterraneo) and was appointed “Ambassador of the US to the World Foundation”, in recognition of her significant contribution to the defense of human rights. The award, presented to her on Friday in Naples, Italy, recognizes individuals or […]