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Liberated by Moroccan Goumiers, 10 years later, Corsica serves as King Mohammed V’s exile

Today, France celebrates the anniversary of Corsica’s liberation from the German occupation. In 2013, President Francois Hollande and Prince Moulay Rachid paid homage to the Moroccan soldiers who fought against the German. Corsica, however, marked the history of Morocco in a different way, serving for a few months as an exile of Sultan Mohammed V.

Muslim fashions spotlighted at the De Young Museum in San Francisco

It is the first time that Muslim fashion gets highlighted by an exhibition in the United States. Indeed, more than 80 pieces of women’s garments made it to the De Young Museum in San Francisco.

Morocco tops Africa’s maritime connectivity ranking, according to UNCTAD

In its 2018 report, UNCTAD considers Morocco as the most maritimely connected country in Africa. The country has been improving its position in the ranking since 2004.

The Polisario sends a delegation to Russia weeks before the adoption of a new resolution

Two weeks before the Security Council adopted Resolution 2414, the Polisario sent a delegation to Russia. The Front’s representatives have been in Moscow since yesterday to defend their stance before the meeting on Western Sahara.

Sahara : Antonio Guterres’ report and the US’ highly anticipated position at the UN

The Western Sahara question will be soon discussed at the Un Security Council. In October, Antonio Guterres will be presenting his report on the conflict and the US will be revealing its position on the MINURSO.

Morocco refuses the EU’s idea of building asylum centers on its territory, says Nasser Bourita

For Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita Rabat is not interested in building asylum centers on its territory. His rejection was voiced earlier this year by the Kingdom's migration and border surveillance director who sees the EU's plan as a bad idea.

Huelva Gate : Moroccan farm workers accuse a Spanish trade union of using them

Ten Moroccan farm workers have filed a complaint against SAT, the trade union that has been housing them since they left the farm where they were allegedly sexually abused. The women accuse the union of taking advantage of their situation.

Morocco-Russia : Sputnik reacts to Saadeddine El Othmani’s meeting with a Kosovo official

Russian news agency Sputnik commented on Prime Minister Saadeddine El Othmani’s meeting with Kosovan delegation in New York, calling it «odd» and «awkward».

Mocro maffia : Dutch police launch a major operation to arrest Redouane T.

On Tuesday, Dutch police arrested seven people related to the Mocro maffia in a major operation launched to find Redouane T. The latter is related to the Marrakesh shooting, which took place last year in November.

Migration : «Crossing the sea to reach Spain has never been for free»

Rumors circulating on social media these days suggest that several people were helped to cross the sea for Spain for free. However, several NGOs believe that it is fake news.