First Independent Mena Newspaper
The Moroccan King, government and people set an example of national solidarity following the devastating earthquake that killed 3000 in the Atlas Mountains. Few hours after the earthquake struck on Sept 8, the King gave his instructions to authorities to speed up rescue and relief and ensure the quake-stricken population had proper shelter. He then […]
One month after a devastating earthquake, Moroccans jubilated at the news of the country co-hosting the 2030 together with Spain and Portugal. Beyond the sports significance, the tournament will give a much needed boost to Morocco’s economy as it forges ahead with earthquake reconstruction and as it also plans to meet its new development model […]
As the Tuaregs brace for a new war to liberate the Azawad territory in what came to be called northern Mali, Algeria is watching closely, fearing a spill over into its own large and impoverished Tuareg community. The Tuaregs sit on significant oil and gas reserves in Algeria’s south and their territories remain the least […]
Niger authorities denied news spread by the Algerian foreign minister saying Niamey accepted Algiers’ mediation proposal. The denial is an embarrassment to the Algerian authorities after the West African Economic grouping rejected Algeria’s mediation in the conflict with the putschists in Niger. The oppressive and delusionary Algerian regime has been caught in diplomatic lies of […]
“Sorry Africa, our stadiums are better off without your odors,” this was the reaction of the Algerian regime’s media after their country lost its bid to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Echourouk published the racist comment right after the executive body of the African football (CAF) voted for Morocco as a host of […]
Since President Abdelmadjid Tebboune came to power, presidential advisors have gained considerable influence, raising serious concerns about democracy and human rights in the country. This troubling shift towards opacity and authoritarianism has become a major cause for concern among both national and international observers. A parallel government composed of the president’s advisors, exerting significant influence […]
The African Football Confederation (CAF) rejected the bad loser act of Algeria to withdraw its bid on the eve of a vote on the 2025 host of the African Cup of Nations won by Morocco. CAF refused Algeria’s childish act of withdrawing one day ahead of the vote as the Algerian decision seemed to be […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has launched the process of reforming the Family Code to keep pace with the changes taking place in the country and Moroccan society wherein tradition and modernity go hand in hand. In a Letter addressed to Head of Govt., the Monarch sets a six-month deadline for submitting the […]
Amnesty International has reiterated its call for the release of an Algerian refugee who was kidnapped from Tunis and indicted in Algiers on bogus charges, in a blatant refoulement case. Slimane Bouhafs was a peaceful Kabyle independence activist of Christian faith. He obtained refugee status in Tunisia in 2020 to escape political and religious persecution […]
France’s decision to withdraw its ambassador and military forces from Niger, the West’s last key ally in the central Sahel region, amid a wave anti-French sentiment, are yet another blow to Paris’s influence in its former African colonies, laying bare Europe’s weakening influence in the continent, analysts and diplomats say. President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement on […]