news_byLatifa Babas

Morocco belongs to the very low proficiency category of the English Proficiency Index

Morocco is ranked 67th by the EF English Proficiency Index, a report that measures the average level of English language skills of adults in a certain country. According to the survey, the kingdom has a very low global trend compared to other neighboring countries.

United States : Algeria hires a lobbyist close to Republicans

Algeria has, recently, hired a new lobbyist close to Republicans to strengthen its position in the United States. In addition to law firm Foley Hoag, the country now is relying on the services of American political consultant David Keene.

Morocco-Algeria : The Royal initiative is a «non-event», according to Algerian sources

Several days after King Mohammed VI announced that Morocco is ready to strengthen diplomatic relations with Algeria through a new «mechanism», authorized Algerian sources described the Moroccan initiative as a «non-event».

Diaspo #65 : Keltoum Kamal Idrissi, modest fashion for modern Muslim girls in Italy

Moroccan-born Keltoum Kamal Idrissi co-founded a shop that sells modest yet modern clothes for veiled women in Italy.

Workers in Casablanca see safety and security as an important factor, says a new study

According to Mercer’s new report on the human and social factors contributing to how megacities function, workers in Casablanca see safety and security as an important factor when deciding where to work and live.

European Commission wants to improve the traceability of products coming from the Sahara

European Commission representative Sabine Henzler revealed that the European Union institution and Morocco are negotiating the idea to improve the traceability of products coming from Western Sahara.

A man claimed £100,000 after pretending he lived with a Moroccan family killed in the Grenfell fire

A man pleaded guilty for pretending that he was staying at a Grenfell apartment at the time of the blaze. Sharife Elouahabi told authorities that he is related to a Moroccan family that bears the same last name to receive accommodation and financial assistance.

Green March Speech : Algeria’s unofficial position and the Polisario’s criticism

Following the royal plan, proposed by King Mohammed VI in his Green March speech, Algeria issued an unofficial position through one of its diplomats. Meanwhile, the Polisario criticized the content of the speech.

Mohcine Jazouli : «Algeria can only respond favorably» to the royal proposition

Commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the Green March, King Mohammed VI called on Algeria to join the creation of «a political mechanism for dialogue and consultation». For Minister delegate in charge of African Cooperation Mohcine Jazouli, the neighboring country «must reply favorably» to the royal proposition.

Moroccan diplomat Jamal Benomar is allegedly involved in Qatari hacking of US citizens

Moroccan diplomat Jamal Benomar is allegedly involved in a hacking campaign that targeted US citizens. Qatar is believed to be behind the campaign that affected American fundraiser Elliot Broidy.