In Paris, France, breakdancing makes its debut as a new Olympic sport. VOA’s Heather Maxwell talks to B-Girl Fatima Zahra El Mamouny and B-Boy Bilal Mallakh ahead of of their major game participation.
The High Atlas Mountains earthquake in Morocco last month that claimed over 3,000 lives also had an impact on the region’s flourishing tourist industry, a major source of jobs and income. The many challenges that impoverished mountain communities are currently facing as they begin the difficult task of rebuilding are made worse by the stream of visitor cancellations.
Less than two weeks after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, there killed and injured thousands of people and razed entire villages, children are returning to school in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Many students will be learning in tents or in Marrakesh, which is the nearest city, for the time being since 600 or so local schools were destroyed.
Following the recent historic 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which left at least 2,900 people killed and more than 5,500 injured, Moroccans have united together and shown generosity to the survivors.
The most powerful earthquake to strike Morocco in more than a century has left behind extensive damage. However, residents say that the earthquake has shown Moroccans’ resilience and spirit.
A Moroccan court on Thursday approved an extradition request by China for a Uyghur accused of terrorism and detained five months ago based on an Interpol warrant that the international police organization later withdrew
Western Sahara President Brahim Ghali has urged the African Union, the United Nations and Morocco to fast-track the long delayed referendum on the self-determination of the Arab nation
make it easier for you to plan a trip, I’ve highlighted some of the most popular countries and best places to visit in Africa, as well as what to see and do there, when to go, and where to stay. Hopefully this primer will get you motivated to hop on a plane—it’s worth the long flight to get there
Main gate of the venue for the Intergovernmental Conference on the Global Compact for Migration. The Conference, taking place in Marrakech
One of the “logos” depiting migrants at the conference to symbolize migrant children