Linguist Joseph Roye Applegate spoke 13 languages ââand could read and write several more. Better known as the first black faculty member of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Applegate created the first doctorate. African studies program in the United States Applegate, who became a specialist in Berber languages ââfrom …
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For residents of the remote Moroccan village of Timahdite, nestled in North Africa’s highest mountain range, heavy snowfall results in weeks, if not months, of isolation. The nomadic Amazigh tribes living here depend on the sheep that graze in the lush forests around the village, located at an elevation of …
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Read More »Justice and Development Party demands Arabization of official documents – Middle East Monitor
The Moroccan Justice and Development Party has called for the Arabization of administrative documents and data on the websites of ministries and public establishments. This was mentioned in a statement by the party’s parliamentary bloc (opposition) to the House of Representatives on Friday. The party asked about: “The improvement and …
Read More »Algeria stuns Tunisia in injury time to win FIFA Arab Cup title
fast news Amir Sayoud scored the first goal in the ninth minute of extra time, and Yacine Brahimi sealed Algeria’s victory with the second goal scored at the last minute. The 10th edition of the Arab Cup was held at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. (AFP) Extra-time goals …
Read More »UNESCO inscribes “tbourida”, a Moroccan equestrian art with intangible cultural heritage
The United Nations cultural agency on Wednesday added representations from Bahrain and Morocco to its list of “intangible” heritage. Bahrain, a Gulf country with a population of around 1.5 million, presented its nomination for a musical performance Fjiri, which commemorates the history of pearl diving. The United Nations Educational, Scientific …
Read More »7 MENA art forms on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list 2021
By the end of 2021, UNESCO has added a number of traditional art forms and rituals to its list of intangible cultural heritage, showcasing them to the international public and underlining their importance to communities. local. Of the new art forms added, seven are from the Middle East and North …
Read More »Bahrain and Moroccan representations join UN heritage list
Published on: 12/15/2021 – 9:38 PMAmended: 12/15/2021 – 9:36 PM Dubai (AFP) – The United Nations cultural agency on Wednesday added representations from Bahrain and Morocco to its list of “intangible” heritage. Bahrain, a Gulf country with a population of around 1.5 million, presented its nomination for a musical performance …
Read More »The equestrian art of Morocco, Tbourida, on the UNESCO list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity
UNESCO integrated, this Wednesday, the Moroccan equestrian art of Tbourida into its intangible cultural heritage, a status allowing the preservation of this ancestral equestrian practice very popular in Morocco. The inscription of Tbourida on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was announced …
Read More »Arabic calligraphy on the list of intangible cultural heritage of Unesco
Muscat – Oman, represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, through a common Arab application file, has succeeded in inscribing Arabic calligraphy on the representative list of Unesco Intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The declaration came during the meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the …
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Read More »Snow traps Amazigh tribes in the Middle Atlas mountains in Morocco |
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Read More »Trapped by snow in a Moroccan mountain village :: WRAL.com
By MOSA’AB ELHAMY, Associated Press TIMAHDITE from Morocco – For residents of the remote Moroccan village of Timahdite, nestled in the highest mountain range in North Africa, heavy snowfall results in weeks, if not months, of isolation. The nomadic Amazigh tribes who live there depend on the sheep that graze …
Read More »“Chant Amazigh” Brings Modern Traditional Sound of Majid Soula to New Listeners
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Read More »How I reconstructed an ancient unwritten African language …
Then, like an abundant fossil and archaeological record make it clear, some of our human ancestors left Africa. They spread to neighboring continents, taking their languages ââwith them. Others have stayed behind; their descendants speak what we call “African languages”, recalling the long history of these communities on the home …
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“I have heard a lot of terrible things about Israel,” said Fatima El-Harabi, 30, a writer from Bahrain. âI thought the Arabs were living there under oppression, that the war there never ends. But then the Abraham’s accords were signed and the atmosphere started to change. A connection with the …
Read More »Tunisia: in brief | New Internationalist
Analysis December 1, 2021 A decade after the revolution, and after a succession of chaotic governments, democracy is faltering in Tunisia, wonders Francesca Ebel? Outside the Medina of Tunis. CLÃMENT ARBIB Earlier this year, outside a local cafe just off a busy street in one of Tunis’s sprawling neighborhoods, a …
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Libyans go to the polls to elect their president for the first time. On November 22, the deadline for submitting candidatures, the total number of candidates for the country’s first place reached 98 people, in a country of 6.5 million inhabitants and less than 3 million eligible voters. The field …
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There are travel agencies that offer rather unusual vacation packages, where the crux of the experience is surviving after being abandoned in remote and uninhabited places, without guides or sophisticated tools to navigate. In a long article published on the New Yorker English journalist Ed Caesar recounted his personal experience …
Read More »What do Berber tattoos mean?
An ancestral practice Berber women are known for their keen sense of aesthetics. Their colorful traditional clothes and jewelry stand out easily against the desert landscape of Maghreb. Berber tattoos complete this elegant and neat look: these geometric signs in the shape of an arrow, a point or a triangle …
Read More »Death: Labib Madanat, who showed the Bible to the Palestinians …… | News and reports
During his decades of ministry, Labib Madanat repeatedly passed through Israel’s main international airport. If security regularly detained him and searched him thoroughly, he developed his own response. âBen-Gurion is my field of mission,â said Madanat. âWhen I tell them that I am a Palestinian Arab Christian and that I …
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23 November 2021 Lebanese singer Myriam Fares is about to release a new song that uses the Berber language to sing. The Lebanese singer revealed, during her intervention in a television program, that she was about to release a new song whose lyrics are in the Amazigh language. Eleven years …
Read More »Bread & Net panel to explore the intersection of digital rights and MENA languages Rising Voices
On November 24, 2021, Global Voices, through its Rising Voices initiative, will host an online conversation at this year’s Bread & Net non-conference, featuring digital activists from the MENA region who strive to maintain their mother tongue alive in a challenging digital landscape. The panel “Exploring the Intersection of Digital …
Read More »Young peace activists promote the Abrahamic Accord in California
A delegation of young activists, leaders and entrepreneurs from the countries of the Abrahamic accords that traveled to California earlier this month to talk about regional peace found an audience eager for hope, but lacking in knowledge, they said. declared. Israel signed groundbreaking normalization agreements in 2020 with the United …
Read More »Libyan PM says election law was designed to suit certain people
“them to play with the fate of Libya”. Dbeibah said Libyans are aware of the woes of the dictatorship and that the electoral law controversy adds to the suffering of the people and serves the agenda of local and foreign parties, adding that Libyan justice will not allow the adoption …
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“A rug is a work of art,” says FBMI director on project that supports Afghan weavers DUBAI: Four months ago the world saw how the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan after 20 years. “It was unimaginable that such a thing would happen overnight,” Farshied Jabarkhyl, whose parents fled Afghanistan in …
Read More »People-to-people relations are central to progress of Abraham’s accords, advocates say
(November 12, 2021 / JNS) The Abraham Accords made headlines in 2020 as historic normalization agreements between the governments of Israel and the Arab states were reached. But more than a year later, proponents of the agreements are highlighting their impact on everyday relationships between people. In the second week …
Read More »People-to-People Relations are at the Heart of Advancing Abraham’s Accords, Advocates Say | JNS
The Abraham Accords made headlines in 2020 as historic normalization agreements between the governments of Israel and the Arab states were reached. But more than a year later, proponents of the agreements are highlighting their impact on everyday relationships between people. In the second week of November, Sharaka, an NGO …
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In depth: The COP26 Coalition hosted an alternative summit to amplify the voices, ideas and solutions that it believes are largely missing from the COP – including the new global green deal, polluter accountability and indigenous ecological knowledge . The annual Glasgow climate conference may be getting a lot of …
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Africa is the continent of origin of humanity. Homo sapiens, with the anatomical and cognitive ability to have human language as we know it today, originated in Africa between 300,000 and 200,000 years ago. Then, as abundant fossil and archaeological records clearly show, some of our human ancestors left Africa. …
Read More »How I reconstructed an ancient unwritten African language
Africa is the continent of origin of humanity. Homo sapiens, with the anatomical and cognitive ability to have human language as we know it today, originated in Africa between 300,000 and 200,000 years ago. Then, as an abundant fossil and archaeological record clearly shows, some of our human ancestors left …
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(MENAFN- Hattlan Media) In its 18th edition and under the theme âThe future begins nowâ, the Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF) announces a unique concert at BOZAR in Brussels, Belgium on November 11. The event, co-produced by the Abu Dhabi Festival in partnership with the Palace of Fine Arts of Belgium, …
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In recent years, there has been a concerted attempt by the anti-Zionists to rewrite Mizrahi Jewish history and disconnect us from our identity, culture and homeland. The history of Jews in the Middle East and North Africa is rich, but it is often omitted from the main discourse of Jewish …
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By Sami Zaptia. Khaled Mishri, the head of the HSC, challenges the holding of elections in court (Photo: MoI). Tripoli, November 6, 2021: As the world continues to press for a Libyan election to be held on December 24, 2021, the unelected High Council of State (HSC) (since 2015) continues …
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At a glance, the Dubai Collection’s first physical exhibition of nearly 70 works of art hints at pivotal moments in the region’s modern and contemporary art history. Beyond that, however, the show indicates pressure from the Dubai government to boost sponsorship in an arts scene largely managed by the private …
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In recent months, Abdulhamid Dbeibah has become the center of a well-oiled operation aimed at shaping his image as a popular leader. Libyan and foreign specialists participated in the exercise, which was managed by a central operating room in Turkey working with public relations firms in the United States and …
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© Danielo / Shutterstock For decades, relations between Morocco and Algeria have been characterized by tension, indirect attacks and the support of proxies. Algerians support the Polisario Front, an armed group which fought Morocco for the control of Western Sahara from 1975 to 1991. Morocco is in charge of most …
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Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason are authors, designers and founders of New York-based lifestyle and design brand AphroChic. In this column, they delve into the rich history of various objects and design motifs that originate from the African diaspora. Moroccan rag rugs, better known as âBoucherouitesâ, are unique among the …
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The remaining Little Mix members – Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards – have publicly addressed the controversy over former member Jesy Nelson’s black-fishing controversy. For those who may not know, Nelson was accused of black-fishing (adapting certain elements of black culture and aesthetics to his personal advancement) when …
Read More »Algeria suspends gas deliveries to Spain
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First of all, let me say that I love “Dune”. I have read Frank Herbert’s books several times over the past 30 years. I first read “Dune” along with “The Prize” by Daniel Yergin, the most comprehensive real-world historical account of the political economy of petroleum. These are books that …
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of Aldo Cazullo The far-right star identifies as an “Amazigh Jew” and has an anti-Semitic thesis. The polls give him 17%, one point more than Marine Le Pen. The role of televisions in giving them space aOn the eve of the 2014 World Cup semi-final between Germany and BrazilEric Zemmour …
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Relations between Algeria and France have never been so stormy as in recent weeks. Algerian leaders were surprised by a statement by French President Emmanuel Macron on September 30, in which he referred to the “hard politico-military system” of Algiers which is maintained thanks to the “commemorative rent” paid by …
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“Antoine is here.” At only six years old, Lev Glazman did not immediately understand the enigmatic message his mother had just received from a friend at the door of their apartment in Soviet Leningrad in the 1960s. Antoine, a smuggler, was waiting for them on a nearby black market. “My …
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[This article is part of a dossier on Tankra Tamazight, Amazigh Revival, and Indigeneity in North Africa, edited by Brahim El Guabli. To read other articles in this dossier, read the introduction here.] This article takes as a central question the role of translation throughout the novel in the evolution and reorientation …
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Read More »Two Algerian ministries end use of French in official correspondence – Middle East Monitor
Two Algerian ministries have decided to end their use of the French language in official correspondence in light of growing tensions between Algiers and Paris, Anadolu News Agency reports. On Thursday, the Algerian Ministry of Vocational Training issued a circular on behalf of the minister, Yassin Merapi, asking staff to …
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PARIS: âSomewhere between silence and wordsâ revives memories of a trip to Algeria made by Florian Gaite, philosopher, art critic and curator of the exhibition which runs until November 28, 2021 at the Maison des Arts Malakoff centers in Paris. The exhibit “seeks to bring forth the voices and silence …
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PARIS: âSomewhere between silence and wordsâ revives memories of a trip to Algeria made by Florian Gaite, philosopher, art critic and curator of the exhibition which runs until November 28, 2021 at the Maison des Arts Malakoff centers in Paris. The exhibit “seeks to convey the voices and silence that …
Read More »Silence speaks volumes as Algerian artists explore cultural heritage
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CAIRO: Between the frantic rush of wardrobe changes and the photographers preparing for the shoots, Iman Eldeeb’s agency is slowly innovating for the Egyptian fashion scene by hiring a diverse range of models. Eldeeb forged an international career in Milan, the fashion capital of Europe, where photographers told her she …
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Algerian security services said on Wednesday they had foiled armed attacks planned by a separatist group receiving foreign aid – including from Israel – local media reported. The DGSN security agency said police this week severed a network linked to the Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylia (MAK), a group …
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El Gouna Film Festival Screening Award Winning Films “Amira”, “Plumes” with Mixed Reactions DUBAI: The El Gouna Egyptian Film Festival screened on Tuesday Egyptian director Mohamed Diab’s award-winning film âAmira,â which premiered at the 78th Venice Film Festival this year. The film revolves around Amira, a 17-year-old Palestinian woman who …
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In honor of Indigenous Peoples Week, the Native American Cultural Programs at the University of Connecticut have hosted a number of virtual events, each scheduled on different days. Tuesday’s event, titled âIndigenous in Connecticut Universities,â had a lot to do with discussing the value of Indigenous communities, as students from …
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Algerian security forces have foiled a plot by separatists backed by Israel and a North African country to carry out armed attacks, according to a report. Ennahar television reported on Wednesday that Algerian forces this week dismantled a criminal group belonging to the MAK, designated by the Algiers government as …
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DUBAI: Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Los Angeles this weekend wearing a fiery leopard-print suit from Lebanese designer Elie Saab. The actress, of Spanish and Lebanese descent, appeared on the TV show alongside fellow actor Kumail Nanjiani to talk about their latest film, Marvel’s “The …
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The term âcultural appropriationâ has been used to describe everything from makeup and hairstyles to tattoos, clothing, and even eating and wellness practices. The phrase originated in the 1980s in academic discussions of colonialism and the treatment of non-white cultures. From there it has worked its way into the modern …
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The new head of government Aziz Akhannouch began his mission by chairing the first ministerial council followed by a presentation of a government program to parliamentarians strongly committed to the social and economic plan. Akhannouch was appointed head of government after his party won the September 8 elections. He built …
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PARIS: “Somewhere between silence and words” revives memories of a trip to Algeria made by Florian Gaite, philosopher, art critic and curator of the exhibition which runs until November 28, 2021 at the Maison des Arts Malakoff centers in Paris. The exhibit “seeks to convey the voices and silence that …
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Yesterday, journalists working for Tunisian national television were “violently attacked” while covering “anti-coup” demonstrations. Journalists’ Syndicate sources, quoted by local media, said the journalists, Fadwa Shtoro and Ayman Al-Hajj Salem, suffered “serious head injuries” as a result of the attack. “Some protesters also attacked two photojournalists who were providing coverage,” …
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The Islamist Party for Justice and Development, in government since 2011, only won a tenth of the 125 deputies it had in the House of Representatives in the elections held in Morocco last September. With only 13 places, the former main political party will now take a back seat in …
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Film Review: The long-awaited adaptation of the sci-fi classic Dune has received unanimous praise as a Hollywood blockbuster. Yet beneath the hysteria lurk troubling questions about the lack of Arab representation, given the film’s influences. There are many reasons why Dune is considered the greatest science fiction novel ever written. …
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In an interview with Al-Fanar Media, Bouyakoubi pointed out that one problem is the low level of some students in French, the language of instruction often used in teaching Tamazight at university, also deters many students from continue their studies. In addition, some students mistakenly think that Tamazight is an …
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In an interview with Al-Fanar Media, Bouyakoubi pointed out that a problem is the low level of some students in French, the language of instruction often used in teaching Tamazight at university, also deters many students. to continue their studies. In addition, some students mistakenly think that Tamazight is an …
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DUBAI: It took over 200,000 workers and 240 million combined man-hours to bring the expansive site of Expo 2020 Dubai to life. Now, to thank the workforce, a 38-column colonnade has been set up at the Jubilee Park site, with the names of the workers carved in stone. Reem Al-Hashimi, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
Read More »Faculty and staff prepare for a new semester at Wesleyan
After an unusual 18 months of blended education, distance working and navigating university life during a pandemic, Wesleyan faculty and staff are hungry for some normalcy this fall. In this News @ Wesleyan article, we tell several employees about what they look forward to the most in the fall semester …
Read More »Tunisia hands over political refugee to Algeria – Middle East Monitor
Tunisia handed over political refugee Slimane Bouhafs to Algerian authorities because of his relations with the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylia (MAK), which Algeria has classified as a terrorist organization, media said yesterday. Several media sources indicated that Bouhafs was arrested in Tunisia on August 25, that he had …
Read More »The misfortune of words in Morocco highlights the larger struggle for Lin …
(MENAFN – Syndication Bureau) AFP Photo: Abdelhak Senna The new school year will start in Morocco next Tuesday. This year, unlike previous ones, schools will be able to teach certain subjects in French rather than Arabic, the usual language of instruction. In universities, where the language of instruction is French, …
Read More »The break between Morocco and Algeria increases tension in the Maghreb
In a little over a decade, the Maghreb has gone from a region of marked stability to a real pressure cooker. To the institutional collapse of the neighboring Sahel, we must add a serious internal political crisis in Tunisia, a state of cyclical civil war in Libya, and now also …
Read More »Renewal of Sufi rituals in war-torn Libya
The Sufi institute was closed for six years following the 2012 attack by militants who broke into the site, detonating part of its shrine and burning books. Bullets marks the minaret of the Sufi Mosque of Zliten in Libya, but followers of the Islamic spiritual tradition are striving to renovate …
Read More »Fortnite’s Martin Luther King Jr. experience draws criticism
It’s 2021 and someone decided it was a good idea to feature Martin Luther King Jr. in a video game. On Thursday (August 26), Fortnite, TIME Studios, and PlayStation announced âMarch Through Time DC ’63,â a new gaming experience focused on MLK Jr. and civil rights. The Fortnite creative community …
Read More »Algeria breaks diplomatic relations with Morocco for “hostile actions”
Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra blamed Moroccan leaders for being “responsible for repeated crises” and behavior that “led to conflict instead of integration” in North Africa after months of tension between two neighbors. Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra makes a gesture while reading a statement by the country’s president in …
Read More »Army chief says wildfires conspiracy against Algeria – Middle East Monitor
The Algerian army chief of staff, Lieutenant-General Saïd Chengriha, said yesterday that the forest fires that have broken out in the north of the country are part of a plot against Algeria. “The fires that have recently broken out in several parts of the country are only a small sample …
Read More »Morocco targeted for planned attacks due to its security and stability, says King Mohammed VI
Morocco has recently been the target of attacks planned and hatched by certain countries and organizations known for their hostility towards the Kingdom, a country steeped in history, said King Mohammed VI, indicating that these countries have concocted a campaign of their own. whole to distort the image of the …
Read More »Algeria accuses groups it associates with Morocco and Israel for forest fires | Algeria News
Algiers will review its relations with Morocco after accusing it and regroup with “Zionist links” for the deadly forest fires. Algeria attributes its recent deadly fires to two groups it recently referred to as “terrorist” organizations, adding that one of them was supported by Morocco and Israel. The Algerian president’s …
Read More »Algeria accuses groups linked to Morocco and Israel of starting forest fires
Smoke rises following a forest fire in the province of Bejaia, Algeria, August 16, 2021. REUTERS / Abdelaziz Boumzar ALGIERS, Aug. 18 (Reuters) – Algeria blamed this month’s devastating fires on Wednesday on two groups it recently designated as terrorist organizations, adding that one was backed by Morocco and Israel. …
Read More »HoR approves law for direct election of next Libyan president |
By Sami Zaptia. Yesterday, in a rowdy session where the live transmission had to be cut or cut several times, the HoR passed the law for the direct popular election of the Libyan president (Photo: Mustaqbal TV). London, August 18, 2021: In a stormy session yesterday, the Libyan parliament, the …
Read More »Why are people crazy about Awkwafina?
Awkwafina is the subject of major criticism on social media after a scene from one of his past films went viral. The actress, real name Nora Lum, specifically receives backlash for her previous use of a blaccent (a black English accent imitated by non-white people, according to Dictionary.com) in her …
Read More »Bennani’s house: the couscous habous library
Bennani restored the tradition of couscous habous following the death of his mother. At first he would bring a huge plate of couscous to the nearby mosque, but later offer it to visitors to the house. From now on, couscous dinners take place every Wednesday during academic periods. âI reintroduced …
Read More »Algeria begins three days of mourning amid forest fire allegations caused by arsonists
AAlgeria began three days of mourning on Thursday after 69 people were killed by forest fires that ravaged parts of the country. Meanwhile, in neighboring Tunisia, record temperatures have sparked fires that have so far engulfed around 3,000 hectares of forest, though no deaths have yet been recorded. Speaking Wednesday, …
Read More »Death toll rises to 65 as forest fires ravage Algeria’s Kabyle region
The death toll in the fires ravaging forests and mountain villages in Algeria’s Berber region rose to 65 on Wednesday, including 28 soldiers, the country’s civil protection authority announced, against 42 people and 25 soldiers on Tuesday. . President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said his North African nation would enter a three-day …
Read More »Reviews | Trump takes another helping from the all-you-can-eat financial buffet
On Thursday, the White House announced the decision. After reviewing a dozen sites, the winner is – wait for it – the Trump Doral. “It’s almost like they built this facility to host this event,” White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney told a member of the site assessment …
Read More »After three years, Vicky Chavez can safely leave her sanctuary in a Salt Lake City church
For more than three years, Vicky Chavez had not set foot outside the walls of a church in Salt Lake City, fearing that she would be expelled as soon as she found herself on the other side of the stained glass windows. So when she ventured past them for the …
Read More »Investigative Journalists Lose FOIA Bid to Obtain GTO Information Reported to FinCEN | Ballard Spahr LLP
Case Highlights Confidentiality of BSA Statements and Continued Focus on Real Estate as a Money Laundering Tool The Northern District of California granted summary judgment to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) in a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) matter regarding an attempt by a group of investigative journalists to …
Read More »5 unstoppable trends to invest $10,000 in right now
SStock market crashes, double-digit corrections and periods of heightened volatility are more common than you probably realize. Nevertheless, patience pays off for long-term investors. Since 1980, the reference S&P500 averaged an annual total return, including dividend payments, of 11%. That’s good enough to double your money with dividend reinvestment in …
Read More »Study ranks Alabama in top 10 for jobless recovery
Alabama ranks sixth in the nation for the extent to which its unemployment rate has rebounded since last year, according to a study released Tuesday by personal finance website WalletHub. The state’s unemployment rate is 3.7%, the seventh lowest of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and well …
Read More »On the 66th Mountaineer mascot, tradition is still going strong at WVU | NCWV Life
Shane Lyons said it’s hard to imagine West Virginia University without the mountaineer. “The Mountaineer mascot is very unique in college athletics,” said WVU athletic director Lyons. “He’s not a cartoon character or someone hiding behind a mask. Our Mountaineer is someone all of our fans get to know and …
Read More »New York State is ranked the worst in the country for economic outlook as businesses begin to flee
New York has the worst economic outlook of any US state, according to a recent ranking that comes as thousands flee the Big Apple amid escalating crime and chaos. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its 13th annual ranking of rich and poor states on Wednesday. Researchers have looked …
Read More »What should federal workers do about the money during the shutdown?
As President Donald Trump and Congress remain locked in a standoff over funding for Trump’s border wall, the US government shutdown entered its 24th day on Monday. According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, about 420,000 employees are working without pay while another 380,000 are at home on furlough. And while …
Read More »Ohio Valley workers and employers react as House votes for $15 minimum wage
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, more than double the current rate of $7.25, which hasn’t changed in a decade. The bill is unlikely to wipe out the Republican-controlled Senate, where Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky …
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