At a time when reclaiming one's own migration narrative is central to public discourse, author Driss Chraïbi was honored at the 30th International Book and Publishing Fair during a day that began with a shared reading and concluded with a film screening. Beyond the event itself, organizers are tying this tribute to the upcoming centenary of the author, as part of a broader effort to make his work accessible to all.
The Administrative Court of Lille has overturned the prefect’s decision to terminate the contract between the private Muslim school Averroès and the French state, the school’s managing association announced on Wednesday. The immediate ruling fully and retroactively reinstates the association contract—«a step towards calm and a victory for the rule of law», the group emphasized. In response, the Averroès association praised «the
The Polisario Front is calling for Morocco to withdraw its autonomy initiative for Western Sahara. This demand was voiced by the movement's newly appointed «Minister of Foreign Affairs», Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, in an interview with a Portuguese media outlet, as reported by the Polisario's press. «Morocco must seek the support of the Sahrawi people and abandon its autonomy proposal if it wishes to resolve the Western Sahara issue», Beissat stated, adding that «this
El Consulado de los Estados Unidos en Casablanca celebró una ceremonia el pasado martes 22 de abril para homenajear a la jueza marroquí Mina Sougrati, quien ha sido recientemente nombrada presidenta de la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas (IAWJ). Este nombramiento, realizado durante la conferencia bienal de la IAWJ el 9 de abril en Ciudad del Cabo, representa un hecho sin precedentes: es la primera vez que una jueza árabe alcanza la presidencia de esta
El arzobispo de Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, rindió un sentido homenaje al papa Francisco tras conocerse la noticia de su fallecimiento, describiéndolo como «un amigo que me conocía y me hablaba», y resaltando su papel en la renovación de la misión de la Iglesia en el Mediterráneo. Desde la Ciudad del Vaticano, después de la primera Congregación general de los cardenales, el arzobispo destacó el impacto
The U.S. Consulate in Casablanca hosted a ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, to honor Moroccan Judge Mina Sougrati, recently elected President of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). Her election, which took place during the IAWJ’s biennial conference on April 9 in Cape Town, marks the first time an Arab judge has held the organization’s top post. «Judge Sougrati’s new leadership role underscores Morocco’s commitment to excellence in the judiciary. We
Le Consulat des États-Unis à Casablanca a organisé une cérémonie le mardi 22 avril pour rendre hommage à la juge marocaine Mina Sougrati, récemment élue présidente de l'Association Internationale des Femmes Juges (IAWJ). Cette élection, survenue lors de la conférence biennale de l'IAWJ le 9 avril à Cape Town, marque une première : jamais auparavant une juge arabe n'avait accédé au poste le
Algerian politician Abdelkader Bengrina has once again made headlines with his latest remarks. The leader of the El Binaa El Watani party—a group closely aligned with the government—called on Moroccans, who have been staging near-daily protests against Israeli aggression in Gaza, to change the focus of their demonstrations. While praising «the marches of our brothers in Morocco», Bengrina urged protesters to «surround the royal palace during upcoming
The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Americans planning to visit Morocco. The update, issued on April 21, places the Kingdom under a Level 2 advisory, urging U.S. citizens to «exercise increased caution». With minor revisions, the advisory now emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance due to the threat of «terrorism». «Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco», the advisory states, warning that
L'archevêque de Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, a rendu un vibrant hommage au pape François après l'annonce de son décès, le qualifiant d'«ami qui me connaissait et me parlait», et saluant son rôle dans le renouvellement de la mission de l'Église en Méditerranée. Depuis la Cité du Vatican, après la première Congrégation générale des cardinaux, l'archevêque a