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Morocco Transitions from 'Million Schoolbags' to Direct Financial Aid for Families

In a significant policy shift, the Moroccan government has decided to replace the longstanding "Million Schoolbags" program with a new initiative that provides direct financial support to families. This change, set to begin in September 2024, aims to offer more flexible assistance to families......

Tamazight: Morocco's Ancestral Tongue Before the Islamic Era

A new report from Morocco’s ad hoc thematic working group on language policy reveals that Tamazight was the original and predominant language in Morocco before the Islamic conquest. This comprehensive 161-page document, published in July 2024, was authored by members of the House of Councillors,......

French MP's Call to Exclude Israeli Olympians Ignites Controversy

A provocative statement by a member of the French Parliament from the radical-left France Unbowed party has sparked widespread outrage. Thomas Portes has called for the exclusion of Israeli athletes from the upcoming Paris Olympics. Speaking at a pro-Palestinian gathering in Paris on Saturday, Portes......

EU Commission Presidency Hangs in Balance as Crucial Vote Looms

The European Union stands at a critical juncture as the European Parliament prepares for a pivotal vote on Thursday that will decide Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term as European Commission President. This high-stakes decision could either solidify von der Leyen's position at the helm......

Tragedy in Oman: Morocco Denounces Mosque Shooting

In a shocking incident that has sent tremors across the Gulf region, a shooting near a mosque in Oman's Al Wadi Al Kabir area claimed the lives of at least six individuals and left 30 others injured. The attack, which took place on Tuesday, has been met with widespread condemnation, including a strong......

The New Dawn of European Democracy: Parliament Embarks on Historic Tenth Term

In a significant moment for European democracy, Roberta Metsola, the outgoing President of the European Parliament (EP), officially convened the constitutive session of the tenth parliamentary term on Tuesday in Strasbourg. This marks the formal establishment of the European Parliament following continent-wide......

Moroccan Health Workers Demand Better Wages and Conditions Amid Nationwide Strikes

Tensions are rising in Morocco's healthcare sector as unionized workers prepare to stage nationwide strikes on July 9-11 to voice their grievances over low salaries and poor working conditions. This marks the latest in a series of protests that have disrupted medical services in the country in recent......

Von der Leyen pledges Liberals 'no structured cooperation' with Meloni's ECR

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, is currently engaged in a pivotal campaign to secure a second term in office. As she seeks to muster the necessary support from the European Parliament, she finds herself navigating a complex political landscape, with various factions and......

The Rise of the Patriotic Voices: Bardella Unites the Far-Right in European Parliament

In a move poised to reshape the dynamics of the European Parliament, Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), has been appointed to spearhead a new right-wing grouping, Patriots for Europe. This development follows Mr. Bardella's party's strong performance in France's......