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How is Women As Partners In Progress promoting gender equality in the MENA region?

The Women As Partners In Progress International Conference in Jordan showcased key initiatives for gender equality in the Middle East and North Africa region.

13 September 2019

World

Recycling fish waste into leather

On this episode of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi works with fishermen, and tells the story of how fish waste is being recycled into leather in Morocco.

Morocco

Morocco criticised over press freedom after journalist's fine

A journalist has criticised Morocco over press freedom after being fined for allegedly not having the right media accreditation.

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The Gnaoua Music Festival celebrated centuries of musical tradition

The internationally renowned festival in Morocco fused together a range of genres including Gnaoua music - an ancient African Islamic repertoire of songs and rhythms.

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Spain

Shots fired at mosque in Spanish exclave Ceuta

Nobody was killed or injured in the attack, which happened at dawn as some worshippers were praying inside.

World News

Fears mount for over 20 African migrants missing in Mediterranean Sea

There are fears that at least 20 migrants from Africa may have lost their lives in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Spain from Morocco

Earth News

This social enterprise is upcycling waste to create jobs

Launched back in 2017, the Koun Association aims to provide jobs for young men and women.

Spain

Migrant found hiding in vehicle's glove box by border police

A migrant was found hiding in a vehicle's glove box on the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla.

Morocco

UN looks for 'compromise' during renewed talks on Western Sahara

A second round of talks mediated by the UN seeks a "compromise" over the Western Sahara conflict.

Europe News

MEPs back controversial EU fishing deal with Morocco

The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of an EU trade deal with Morocco which includes fishing rights off the disputed coast of Western Sahara. However, MEP`s were advised by Human Rights Watch to first take the matter to the European Court of Justice, as the UN does not recogn

12 February 2019

Europe News

The Brief: 100 days to European elections

We mark 100 days to the European elections with a profile of a first-time voter. Meanwhile in Strasbourg current MEPs vote on controversial fisheries deal, and Belgium is forced to confront its colonial past.

12 February 2019

World

Congolese entrepreneurs revolutionise driving, footwear industries

What if you could learn how to drive from the comfort of your home? A group of entrepreneurs in the Republic of Congo have figured this out, to the delight of their customers.

11 February 2019

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Moroccan female skater goes against the tide

A pair of skates given to then 10-year-old Douaa Elhadri as a gift from her uncle ended up changing the young Moroccan's life.

24 January 2019

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Rule of law, migration, glyphosate

Those are the stories in today's Brief

17 January 2019

Europe News

EU to deliver 110 million in coming months to Rabat to stop emigration

Brussels supports Morocco's border security and integration of migrants

17 January 2019

Spain

Migrants in mattresses in bid to cross Spanish border | #TheCube

The migrants were found by the Spanish Civil Guard and were later transferred to a temporary centre for immigrants in Melilla to await their fate.

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Migrants hidden in mattresses

Spanish border officials at the country’s frontier with Morocco in Melilla uncovered two migrants trying to enter the country while hidden in mattresses

Morocco

Euroviews. Can the EU turn migration into an opportunity? | View

With effective management mechanisms at a global and regional level, migration could be rendered a source of prosperity instead of a source of conflict.

28 November 2018

Morocco

#Masaktach, how the Moroccan #MeToo began

Moroccan women condemn "the culture of rape and impunity".

17 October 2018

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Train derails near Moroccan capital Rabat

A tragic derailment of a train linking Rabat and Kenitra, in the region of Bouknadel, happened on Tuesday, and caused several casualties and injuries.

16 October 2018