Studies – The Polisario Front: a cyclical rise to a clear failure
During the Spanish occupation of the Moroccan Sahara, which lasted from the late 19th century until 1975 - the region had experienced an intense political mobilization at national dimension, in the context of a struggle against the Spanish colonizers. This struggle...
London Welcomes the Moroccan initiative, Morocco confirmed its serious efforts to settle the Sahara issue
The serious and credible efforts made by Morocco to settle the Sahara issue were welcomed in Britain, where the Polisario mercenaries continue to wipe serious setbacks. If the coalition government led by the Conservative Party continued to support UN efforts to reach...
Sahara : US FY2012 Omnibus Appropriations Bill : Part of report on F2012 Aid to Morocco
(Morocco) The Committee notes that funds provided in title III of this Act for Morocco may be used in any region or territory administered by Morocco. The Committee remains concerned about resolving the dispute over the Western Sahara and urges the State Department to...
EU Leadership Earns More Fans Than Critics Worldwide Approval ratings across sub-Saharan Africa top those in EU countries
GALLUP.com Approval ratings across sub-Saharan Africa top those in EU countries by Jan Sonnenschein BRUSSELS -- Although the EU's leadership has drawn criticism for how it has handed the eurozone crisis, Gallup surveys in 125 countries between 2010 and 2011 show...
Swimming towards the future
By RNW Africa Desk (Photo: Lex Rietman) More about: The refugee camp in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco, has been facing severe overcrowding during the last couple of weeks. Again. Africans have found yet another way to get in – by swimming around the border...
After 123 Years, Manischewitz Creates Kosher Food for Gentiles
The New york Times By ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN IN recent years, Jews who keep kosher rejoiced when popular foods that had been off-limits gained kosher certification, from Oreo cookies in 1997 to the Tootsie Roll in 2009. A print ad for Manischewitz Tiny Tams, a cracker....
National News: International Trade Minister Ed Fast Advances Harper Government's Job-Creating, Pro-Trade Plan in 2011
Footnote: Written by: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Year concludes with a productive third round of Canada-India free trade talks in Delhi and the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of...
In pictures: Dakar the ultimate dream for off-road racers
Vicente De Benedictis of Brazil (R) crashes on a dune in front of Pablo Copetti of Argentina (top R) and Christophe Geoffroy of France (L) during the seventh stage of the third South American edition of the Dakar Rally 2011 from Arica to Antofagasta January 9, 2011. -...
Piers Faccini, 'My Wilderness'
Piers Faccini, 'My Wilderness' He’s a travelin’ man: Piers Faccini shares a journey in song on his new CD ‘My Wilderness’ NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Originally Published: Tuesday, December 27 2011, 6:00 AM Updated: Tuesday, December 27 2011, 6:00 AM Mark Luscombe-Whyte Piers...
Atlantic Odyssey: A brief introduction to ocean rowing
The Independent Blogs By Mark Beaumont Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world I am now en-route to Morocco to take on the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Our team of six plan to row over 100 nautical miles a day for a month to achieve our dream – the first sub 30 day...