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Mourning a musical icon: Mohcine Jamal's legacy endures

The Moroccan music scene is in mourning following the death of Mohcine Jamal, a cherished figure in the country’s artistic heritage. He passed away today after a lengthy illness, as confirmed by his daughter, marking a poignant end to an era of traditional Moroccan music. Jamal's artistic......

Siel 2025: Celebrating culture and literary legacy in rabat

The international book and publishing fair (siel) in rabat has kicked off, gathering influential figures to discuss the evolving cultural and literary landscapes of morocco and beyond. This year’s event features over 775 exhibitors from 51 countries, showcasing more than 100,000 titles, making......

Remembering Mario Vargas Llosa: A Literary Titan of Latin America

Mario Vargas Llosa, the acclaimed Nobel Laureate and prominent figure in Latin American literature, passed away on Sunday in Lima at the age of 89. His son, Alvaro Vargas Llosa, announced that the esteemed author died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. For over fifty years, Vargas Llosa shaped......

Val Kilmer: Hollywood icon leaves a lasting legacy

Val Kilmer, a prominent figure in cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, has passed away at the age of 65 in Los Angeles. His death, attributed to pneumonia, was confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, a battle that he managed to overcome, although the subsequent......

Abdellatif Hammouchi honors the legacy of Mohammed V on 66th anniversary of his passing

On March 11, 2025, Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director of the General Directorate of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, visited the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat to pay tribute to the memory of the Father of the Nation, the late King Mohammed V, marking the 66th anniversary of his death. Despite......

French court mandates removal of controversial colonial-era place name in Biarritz

A landmark court ruling has ordered the coastal city of Biarritz to eliminate the name "La Negresse" from its historic district, marking a significant shift in France's ongoing reconciliation with its colonial past. The Bordeaux administrative court of appeal delivered its verdict on Thursday,......

Remembering Naima Lamcharki: A Tribute to a Moroccan Media Icon

A poignant homage to a legend of Moroccan audiovisual arts The closing ceremony of "Les Impériales Week 2025" was marked by a deeply emotional moment as a tribute was paid to Naima Lamcharki, a towering figure in Morocco’s artistic and communication landscape. Her monumental contributions......

Remembering Morocco's Cultural Icons: A 2024 Retrospective of Notable Lives Lost

Throughout 2024, Morocco bid farewell to several influential figures who left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural landscape. From royalty to artists, these individuals shaped Morocco's identity through their contributions to various fields. Among the most significant losses was Lalla......

Mango Founder Isak Andic Tragically Dies in Hiking Accident at 71

Isak Andic, the 71-year-old founder of the global fashion chain Mango, died on Saturday following a hiking accident in Spain, the company announced in a press release. Andic reportedly slipped and fell 150 meters from a cliff while hiking with family near the Montserrat caves in Barcelona. Emergency......

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