Morocco Abortion Law Reviewed As Islamists Join Reform Call
Bloomberg by Souhail Karam Caroline Alexander Legislator and former family and social development minister Nouzha Skalli, seen here, said, “Abortion should be last recourse but this can’t be done without starting sexual education. It should be left up to the mother to...
Abengoa Begins Construction On The Agadir Desalination Plant
Africa Business Communities by Afia Abengoa, has recently begun construction of the desalination plant in Agadir, Morocco, having closed the financing for the project together with its local partner InfraMaroc (CDG Capital Infrastructures group). Once commissioned,...
From Sand Dunes To Ski Slopes Moroccan Style
AFP by Hicham Rafih On a clear day, skiers can see the dunes of the Sahara desert shimmer in the distance from the Moroccan ski resort of Oukaimeden, the highest in North Africa. The view is impressive, even on a cloudy day, but ski instructors say a lack of...
African Migrants Starting Businesses, New Lives In Morocco
Associated Press BY Andrew Drake Marthe N'Dri began her beauty business in Morocco by going to people's homes to do braids and hair weaves, using skills she picked up as a beautician in her native Ivory Coast. Now she's ready to expand her tiny corner stall in the...
Why Morocco’s King Refused To Talk With The Nigerian President
The North Africa Post by Sabah Lebbar Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has refused to talk over the phone to President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria. The move that might seem unusual was made public by an official statement of the Moroccan Foreign Ministry which explained...
Terror And Insurgency In The Sahara-Sahel Region
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Book Review: Terror and Insurgency in the Sahara-Sahel Region: Corruption, Contraband, Jihad and the Mali War of 2012-2013 by Stephen A. Harmon Terror and Insurgency in the Sahara-Sahel Region offers an excellent and accessible introduction...
Morocco’s King Snubs Jonathan
The Nation * Declines telephone conversation The patchy diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Morocco may worsen after King Mohammed VI of the North African country turned down a request from President Goodluck Jonathan for a telephone conversation. It was learnt...
Top 10 Riads And B&Bs In Fez And The Middle Atlas, Morocco
The Guardian • Top 10 riads in Marrakech The balcony at Riad Idrissy in Fez Morocco’s riads offer an authentic, affordable taste of the country and our picks – with stays in Fez, Meknès and Moulay Idriss – are perfect for exploring city neighbourhoods and Berber towns...
Moroccan Women Hold Mass Rally For Equality
Al Arabiya By Mustapha Ajbaili Thousands of Moroccan women rallied in the capital Rabat on Sunday to demand gender equality and press the Islamist-led government to act against “all forms of discriminations” against them. The rally, which marks the International...
Talks in Morocco On Libyan Crisis Suspended Until March 11 – UN
AFP Abdullah Doma The UN-mediated talks in Morocco on the Libyan crisis will resume on Wednesday, March 11 after the parties consult with their delegations, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced. UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) — A new round of talks...