First Independent Mena Newspaper
Some 800 Moroccan imams will go to Europe to ensure guidance of the faithful there along the lines of moderate Islam during the holy month of Ramadan, local media said. Morocco has stood out by adopting a pre-emptive approach against the root causes of extremism by training Imams on the genuine Islamic values of moderation. […]
The Egmont Institute, an independent Think-thank based in Brussels, has praised Morocco’s counterterrorism policy, saying the North African Kingdom has been successful in preventing terrorist attacks and getting intelligence information, which has been helpful locally and internationally. In its latest report entitled: “Returnees in the Maghreb: Comparing Policies on returning Foreign Fighters in Egypt, Morocco […]
US Think tank, Brookings, put in the limelight Morocco’s efforts to promote the genuine Islamic values of tolerance and moderation in Africa where the kingdom has capitalized on centuries-old ties. “Social, cultural, and religious ties between Morocco and its sub-Saharan neighbors date back centuries to robust trade exchanges and the spread of Islam in Africa,” […]
Pope Francis will pay a visit to Morocco on March 30-31 during which he will meet King Mohammed VI who also has the religious title of Commander of the Faithful. The visit puts the Kingdom on the forefront of international efforts to promote inter-religious dialogue. Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco stood out […]