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Morocco's Independence Manifesto: 81 Years of Transformative Change

On January 11, 1944, a single document changed the course of Moroccan history. The Independence Manifesto, delivered to French authorities, marked a decisive shift in North Africa's colonial resistance and set Morocco on a path to sovereignty. In 1944, Morocco was divided among colonial powers:......

King Mohammed VI Grants Pardon to 1,304 Convicts on Independence Manifesto Day

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the nation's Independence Manifesto by granting royal pardons to 1,304 individuals, marking a significant gesture on this historic national holiday. The Ministry of Justice announced that the pardons encompass both incarcerated......

Morocco Upholds Human Rights: Court Blocks Extradition of Egyptian Political Dissident

The Moroccan judiciary has taken a decisive stance on human rights by refusing to extradite Egyptian political dissident and physician Dr. Abdel Basset Imam to Egypt, where he faces a life sentence for opposing the current government. Dr. Imam, who holds both Turkish and Egyptian citizenship, expressed......

Major Oil Discovery off Moroccan Coast Raises Energy and Environmental Stakes

Europa Oil & Gas has announced a significant oil discovery in Morocco's Agadir Basin, with estimated reserves of 1 billion tons within the Inzegane permit area. The discovery site, spanning 11,220 square kilometers near Tarfaya, Sidi Ifni, and Tan-Tan, places Morocco in a strategic position for......

Shifting Household Dynamics: Women's Rising Role and Changing Family Structures in Morocco

In a revealing snapshot of social transformation, Morocco's latest census unveils significant shifts in household composition and leadership, highlighting the evolving roles of women and changing family structures over the past decade. The 2024 census, conducted by the High Commissioner of Planning,......

Algerian Goncourt Winner’s Bold Stand: ‘I Will Never Be Enemy of Morocco’

Kamel Daoud, the 2024 Goncourt Prize laureate and exiled Algerian writer, has delivered a scathing critique of the Algerian regime while expressing deep solidarity with neighboring Morocco. Speaking on France Inter radio’s “Le Grand entretien” program, Daoud passionately declared, “I......

Will Syria’s ‘Independence Flag’ Become Its New National Symbol?

As Syria’s opposition flag replaces Assad’s regime symbol across embassies worldwide, activists now wage a different battle: updating the flag emoji on smartphones. Syria’s Political Transformation and the Resurgence of the Independence Flag As Syria awakens to a transformed political......

Hunter Biden's Pardon by President Joe Biden Sparks Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Joe Biden granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before leaving the White House. Hunter had been awaiting sentencing for charges related to tax fraud and illegal firearm possession.   In a statement, President Biden defended his decision,......

Morocco's Independence Day: A Tribute to Sacred National Values and Achievements

Morocco's Independence Day serves as a moment to reaffirm the nation's unwavering commitment to its sacred principles: Islam, territorial integrity, and the monarchy, according to Abdelkrim Zerktouni, President of the Mohamed Zerktouni Foundation for Culture and Research.   These principles,......

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