Now that we are firmly into the fall, there are many more new restaurants on the way to London. With so many openings, here is our selection of the main ones to watch … Nine elms – 14 New Union Square, Embassy Gardens SW11 7AX Sven-Hanson Britt’s Oxeye is long …
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How Retford’s new interior design studio will help women in a hostile part of Morocco
An interior design studio will soon reopen in Retford as an expanded store, selling an international collection of rugs. Georgie Designs, of Carolgate, Retford, will reopen as a showcase as well as a working studio, with a range of Berber rugs on sale. The design studio works with the Berber …
Read More »20 of the best mid-term vacations, plus everything you need to know
Do you feel like something is missing in your life this year? A summer family vacation, maybe? Maybe you’ve taken a break in the UK, but never made it overseas. Maybe you missed it completely. If so, there’s good news – it’s not too late to pack a week in …
Read More »They decipher the genome of the “giant of Segorbe”, which would show how a brutal political decision changed the population of Valencia
An international team of scientists sequenced the genome of an individual who lived in the 11th century in medieval Muslim Spain (Al Ãndalus) and whose remains were found in 1999 in the town of Segobre, located about 30 kilometers to the north. of the Spanish city. of Valencia, near the …
Read More »Ancient DNA analysis sheds light on dark events in medieval Spain
Credit: PIXTA / CC0 public domain An international team of researchers, comprising geneticists, archaeologists and archaeologists, led by the Archaeological Research Group at the University of Huddersfield, has published the genome sequence of Al Andals, a unique individual in medieval Islamic Spain . The result has become clear. A brutal …
Read More »Moroccans demand that English replace French as the country’s first foreign language
Activists say the English language will open more opportunities for Moroccans than French “colonial language”. Moroccans participating in online campaign say English is the language of the future [Getty] Moroccans have taken to social media to demand that English replace French as the country’s first official foreign language. Using a …
Read More »Algeria: large, volatile and dependent on oil – Region – World
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika waves to the crowd wearing a traditional “burnous” dress from the Kabyle ethnic minority in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria. PA Here are some key facts about Algeria, where former veteran President Abdelaziz Bouteflika died two years after resigning after weeks of massive protests against his candidacy for …
Read More »A textile company helps Moroccan women affected by Covid-19
A Crouch End woman has started a business celebrating Moroccan culture following the death of her grandmother. After moving to the UK for college, Sarah Allaoui, 29, was unable to return home last year during the pandemic. The engineer decided to found the Moussem textile brand to âreconnectâ with his …
Read More »Behind the scenes of Tunisia’s extradition of an Algerian political refugee
In detail: Algerian political refugee Slimane Bouhafs was kidnapped in Tunisia and forcibly extradited. Amid mounting speculation, activists say this sets a worrying precedent for human rights after Kais Saied took power. Rights groups in Tunisia are demanding an explanation from the authorities on the mysterious kidnapping of Algerian political …
Read More »Create a fair deal for Moroccan artisans
AUSTIN, Texas -â Many Moroccan artisans work in the informal economy. Therefore, middlemen can exploit artisans by buying their products below their value, raising prices and keeping profits. Crises like the COVID-19 pandemic also make artisans vulnerable due to a lack of financial support. However, government programs, artisans’ associations and …
Read More »LIVE EVENT – Security in Context: Legacies and Consequences of the American “War on Terror” (September 16)
This panel will discuss the main legacies and consequences of the global war on terrorism on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. Lisa Hajjar is professor of sociology at the University of California – Santa Barbara. His work primarily focuses on issues related to law and conflict, including military tribunals …
Read More »Sport and society – Reed Magazine
Anthro 324 with Professor Silverstein examines how sport strengthens and challenges fundamental social constructs. September 10, 2021 Sports are deeply entangled and interwoven with social processes, cultural institutions and daily life in much of the world. In Anthropology 324, Professor Paul Silverstein approaches the game of sport as a set …
Read More »Tunisian MP imprisoned after criticizing president begins hunger strike
MP Yassine Ayari started his hunger strike in Mornaguia prison to protest against the oppression suffered by the army and his upcoming trial, his party said. MP Yassine Ayari has started a hunger strike in prison, according to his party [Getty] A Tunisian lawmaker suspended and imprisoned for condemning President …
Read More »Elections 2021- Vimy | Laval News
With a population of 111,867 and over 88,000 voters (2016), Vimy covers 35 km2 of the south-central part of the island. Liberal Annie koutrakis Elected to Vimy in 2019, she worked for 30 years in full-service investment firms. An avid volunteer, she was elected President, CEO, President of the Executive …
Read More »Green energy takes hold
It is of paramount importance that we examine the political economy of energy transitions in our current context where the energy security of the Global North trumps the human rights and sovereignty of the peoples of the South and where priorities are dictated by the people of the South. The …
Read More »The son of the overthrown leader Muammar Gaddafi released from prison in Libya
Quick News Saadi Gaddafi has been jailed in Tripoli since his extradition from Niger in 2014. He immediately flew to the Turkish city of Istanbul after his release, an official source said. Saadi Gaddafi, son of Muammar Gaddafi, sits behind bars during a hearing in a courtroom in Tripoli, Libya …
Read More »A local guide in Morocco
Hind Sebti was born and raised in the Imperial City of Meknes, and brings her love for Morocco and its sensory healing traditions to her skin care brand Whind. This interview is part of The world is local, a worldwide collaboration between the seven international editions of Condé Nast Traveler …
Read More »What a new luxury hotel means for Morocco’s coolest surf spot
The Fairmont Taghazout Bay, which opened in July, is redefining its vision of luxury. Located on a beach ball of honey-colored sand, it was designed by the American architectural firm HKS, in partnership with the local architect Abdessamad Achrai, to guarantee all of its 146 rooms, suites and private villas …
Read More »Tunisia: authorities must tell the truth about the kidnapping of an Algerian activist
Slimane Bouhafs, an Algerian convert and refugee recognized by the UNHCR, was reportedly kidnapped in Tunis on August 25 Activist reappeared in court in Algeria where he faces undisclosed charges “The Tunisian government shares responsibility for his fate and should confess its role in his kidnapping and return” – Amna …
Read More »Against Orientalism on Instagram – World – Al-Ahram Weekly
The crystal clear, translucent waters and the soft, slightly wavy white sand are surrounded by stones. The scenic green mountainous backdrop with perfect blue skies does not suggest Algeria. And few outside the North African country have heard of the ancient neighborhood in question, Collo, where forests, mountainous terrain, stunning …
Read More »Amazighs ‘willing’ to participate in elections – Middle East Monitor
Libya’s Amazigh community yesterday announced its readiness to participate in legislative and presidential elections slated for later this year. The announcement was made during a meeting in Tripoli between an Amazigh delegation and the head of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi. Amazigh representatives included the head of the Supreme Council …
Read More »A local guide to Morocco
Hind Sebti was born and raised in the Imperial City of Meknes, and brings her love for Morocco and its sensory healing traditions to her skin care brand Whind. This interview is part of The world is local, a worldwide collaboration between the seven international editions of Condé Nast Traveler …
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