Category: Portrait
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U.S. Senate confirms nomination of Duke Buchan as ambassador to Morocco
The U.S. senate confirmed on Tuesday the nomination of Duke Buchan III as new U.S. ambassador to Morocco, paving the way for the diplomat to assume as soon as possible his post and mission of strengthening further U.S.-Moroccan strategic partnership in security, economy, technology, transportation, agriculture, and energy sectors. Duke Buchan III, a businessman and…
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Morocco’s Khadija Bendam, first woman to be appointed president of International Nuclear Societies Council
Moroccan Khadija Bendam was appointed as president of the International Nuclear Society Council (INSC) during its General Assembly held in Vienna as part of the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). With this election, Bendam becomes the first woman to hold this prestigious position within the INSC, marking a historic milestone…
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IAEA: Bouchra’s inspirational journey from Morocco to Vienna to become senior nuclear security officer
The success story of Bouchra Boustani is inspirational for all Moroccan, Arab and African women. Her professional achievement proves that perseverance always pays off despite challenges. Bouchra’s impressive journey from the small coastal town of Mohammedia, near Casablanca in Morocco, to a senior nuclear security officer at the International Atomic Energy Agency has been celebrated…
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Stanford law graduate Adil Auraghi makes history as first Moroccan clerk at the ICJ
Adil Auraghi, a recent graduate of Stanford Law School, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a judicial clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. His appointment to the ICJ’s prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program marks a first for Morocco since the program’s establishment in 2000, reports…
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Morocco’s Amina Bouayach listed among Africa’s 50 most inspiring women in 2025
Moroccan human rights activist Amina Bouayach was named among the 50 most inspiring African women for 2025 by Pourelle.info and 50FemmesInspirent.org. She is the only woman from North Africa featured in this year’s Pan-African list as one of the most prominent voices in human rights in Africa and an active figure in the network of…
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Trump’s Nominee Ambassador to Morocco reaffirms U.S. recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara
U.S. nominee ambassador to Morocco Richard Duke Buchan III has reiterated at the U.S. Senate the American recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, sending a strong message to the Algerian regime. In his statement made Tuesday at the Senate hearing, Buchan said the U.S. supports Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic Autonomy…
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Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected ninth president of the African Development Bank Group
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was elected this Thursday President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Sidi Ould Tah will succede Nigerian Akinwumi Adesina at the helm of the AfDB. Tah was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors, comprising Finance and Economy Ministers or…
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Morocco Elected President of Advisory Committee of Human Rights Council
Morocco was elected President of the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council in the person of Nadia Amal Bernoussi during the elections held on Monday in Geneva, at the opening of the 33rd session of the committee. This election is another testimony to the credibility Morocco enjoys within the international community due to the…
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Human Rights: Morocco’s CNDH President granted 2025 Mediterranean Foundation Award
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…
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Morocco mourns war hero who spent 25 years in jail on Algerian soil
Known for his patriotism, resilience and bravery, fighter jet pilot Ali Najab has died at the age of 81, leaving a book that recounts the horrors of the proxy war that has been waged by Algeria on Morocco since 1975. Najab spent 25 years in a jail in the Algerian territory administered by the Polisario…