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Première arabe à la tête de l'IAWJ : La juge marocaine Mina Sougrati honorée à Casablanca

Le Consulat des États-Unis à Casablanca a organisé une cérémonie le mardi 22 avril pour rendre hommage à la juge marocaine Mina Sougrati, récemment élue présidente de l'Association Internationale des Femmes Juges (IAWJ). Cette élection, survenue lors de la conférence biennale de l'IAWJ le 9 avril à Cape Town, marque une première : jamais auparavant une juge arabe n'avait accédé au poste le

U.S. Consulate celebrates Moroccan judge Mina Sougrati’s historic election as IAWJ President

The U.S. Consulate in Casablanca hosted a ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, to honor Moroccan Judge Mina Sougrati, recently elected President of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). Her election, which took place during the IAWJ’s biennial conference on April 9 in Cape Town, marks the first time an Arab judge has held the organization’s top post. «Judge Sougrati’s new leadership role underscores Morocco’s commitment to excellence in the judiciary. We

Gaza : Calls in Algeria urge Moroccans to «surround the royal palace»

Algerian politician Abdelkader Bengrina has once again made headlines with his latest remarks. The leader of the El Binaa El Watani party—a group closely aligned with the government—called on Moroccans, who have been staging near-daily protests against Israeli aggression in Gaza, to change the focus of their demonstrations. While praising «the marches of our brothers in Morocco», Bengrina urged protesters to «surround the royal palace during upcoming

U.S. updates travel advisory for Morocco, urges caution over terrorism threat

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Americans planning to visit Morocco. The update, issued on April 21, places the Kingdom under a Level 2 advisory, urging U.S. citizens to «exercise increased caution». With minor revisions, the advisory now emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance due to the threat of «terrorism». «Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco», the advisory states, warning that

Décès du Pape François : L'archevêque de Rabat rend hommage à «un ami» et souligne son impact au Maroc

L'archevêque de Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, a rendu un vibrant hommage au pape François après l'annonce de son décès, le qualifiant d'«ami qui me connaissait et me parlait», et saluant son rôle dans le renouvellement de la mission de l'Église en Méditerranée. Depuis la Cité du Vatican, après la première Congrégation générale des cardinaux, l'archevêque a

Archbishop of Rabat remembers Pope Francis as «a friend» who left a strong mark in Morocco

The Archbishop of Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, paid tribute to Pope Francis following the news of his death, describing him as «a friend who knew me and spoke to me»,and someone who brought new energy to the Church’s mission in the Mediterranean. Speaking from Vatican City after the first General Congregation of Cardinals, the Archbishop highlighted the impact of the Pope’s 2019 visit to Morocco, calling it «unforgettable» and noting that

Controversy erupts at Casablanca school over uniform policy and hidden fees

The decision by Pierre Corneille School in Casablanca to bar elementary students from attending class for not wearing the school uniform has sparked widespread anger among parents. Many say the school initially presented the uniform as optional at the start of the school year, priced at 1,600 dirhams for the full set—an amount that was later increased to 1,900 dirhams. Due to some families' hesitation over the uniform policy, the administration reportedly denied their children entry to

After Morocco's initiative at the AU, ECOWAS is preparing to reintegrate three Sahel states

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who currently holds the rotating presidency of ECOWAS, has called for the reintegration of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into the regional bloc following their suspension due to military coups. «Ghana is ready to serve as a mediator to help restore unity in West Africa», he declared on Tuesday, April 22, during the launch of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States. This push for

Maghreb : The Polisario attends a congress held in Tunisia

An official Polisario delegation is currently in Tunisia attending a conference titled «Building Social Cohesion in a Changing World». Organized by the Catalan NGO NOVACT, the event includes the participation of a senior official from the Front’s so-called «Ministry of Youth and Sports», according to the SPS news agency on Tuesday, April 22. As with previous events organized by the same association—such as the Camp for Climate Justice forum held from

Houara, the Souss tribe of rhythmic dance and Arabic chants

The Houara is an Arabized tribe in the Amazigh-speaking Souss region, known for its unique folklore blending Arabic lyrics with Amazigh rhythms and choreography. Their signature dance features high jumps, synchronized clapping, and poetic storytelling, drawing comparisons to flamenco for its dramatic expression and precision.