Hana Assafiri owner and founder of Moroccan Soup Bar, an authentic place in Fitzroy, Australia where the waitresses are veiled and Muslim. The female activist and feminist is expanding her vegetarian business by setting up a taginerie always while carrying the objective of empowering Muslim women in the country.
Morocco’s bid to join the ECOWAS is still yet to be studied after it was accepted in principle by the regional organization. However, Nigerian lobby groups are trying to force their government to reject the request according to Bloomberg.
Comme Chiens et Chats is an animal rescue association established to help stray dogs and kittens and find them a new home. Their objective is to build a refuge for all the pets they rescue, and raise awareness among Moroccans.
Activists in Al Hoceima alongside a number of civilians that came from all over the country took the street yesterday marching for freedom, dignity and social justice. Despite an official ban protesters managed to gather clashing with security forces that fired teargas as a response. Reacting to the event, activists and politicians commented on Al Hoceima’s unrest via Facebook.
Fought on the 21st of July 1921, the Annual battle landed a glorious victory to the Berber combatants of the Rif. Suffering from the defeat, the Spanish called the battle «the Disaster of Annual».
Moroccan banks may face trouble with potential external shocks due to their weak asset quality and high risk appetite, according to Fitch Ratings. The credit rating agency, through a report issued on the 19th of July, suggests to reevaluate the strength of the Kingdom’s financial institutions. Details.
A Moroccan national, called Khalid Belfken has received 40,000 pounds for «unlawful detention». The 27-year-old detainee has a heavy criminal record, being convicted several times to prison by the British authorities.
A number of «Hirak» activists and citizens are set to participate to a march scheduled a week ago on the 20th of July 2017. Banned by the local authorities, security forces and locals in the city of Al Hoceima are getting ready.
Following the Gdim Izig trial, Amnesty International has published an article reacting to the verdict pronounced today by the Sale court. The organization states that the Moroccan court «marred by failure to adequately investigate torture claims».
Morocco is ranked 57th among the countries that are ready to change and evolve in the world. This was claimed by the 2017 Change Readiness Index, published every two years by Swiss firm KPMG. Ranking details below.