Africa: All of Africa Today – November 6, 2025
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Morocco: Rappers Lead the Gen Z Protests in Morocco
[Afropop] On the weekend of September 27, 2025, Moroccan young people took to the streets demanding health and education. Police responded with disproportionate force, leading to a week of nightly escalations that culminated in riots across the country…
Morocco: Jaylann Rallies Moroccans With Remake of ‘Ha Wlidi’
[Afropop] The Moroccan singer Jaylann has stirred deep emotions in Morocco with her song and video “Ha Wlidi.” The song is a reworked version of a 1972 hit by the legendary Moroccan roots-pop band Lamchahab. The title translates “My Son,” and the origi…
Morocco: Saha Gnawa – Daniel Freedman On the Band’s Debut Album
[Afropop] Saha Gnawa joins a long list of ensembles that offer a fresh take on the renowned healing musical tradition of Morocco and Algeria. Gnawa music, with its loping, cyclic grooves and pentatonic scales, lends itself easily to “fusions” with West…
Morocco: Rock Art and Tomb Discoveries in Morocco Reveal Ancient Connections to the Wider World
[The Conversation Africa] When people think of ancient burials in North Africa, they often picture Egypt’s pyramids and monuments. But new discoveries show that north-western Africa also has a deep and fascinating prehistoric past.
Morocco: Bab L’bluz Returns to America
[Afropop] Bab l’Bluz has been the brainchild of French musician Brice Bottin and Moroccan musician Yousra Mansoor since they first met in 2016 as part of a music collective in Morocco that was combining modern jazz and traditional Gnawa music. The duo …
Africa: Weaving Heritage and Innovation – ‘The Soul of a Rug’ Exhibition at Bahia Palace
[Art Africa] Experience the artistry of Taznakht’s weavers through immersive VR and a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design.
Algeria: French Culture Minister’s ‘Historic’ Visit to Western Sahara Angers Algeria
[RFI] France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati became on Monday the first French official to make a formal visit to the Western Sahara, a sign of Paris’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory. For Algeria, which defends claims f…
Morocco: Morocco’s Government Committed to Implementing Amazigh As Official Language – Govt Chief
[MAP] Agadir — Morocco’s government is committed to strengthening the implementation of Amazigh as an official language, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, said on Sunday in Agadir.
Liberia: Liberia’s Finest Set for Visa for Music Festival 2024 in Morocco
[Liberian Observer] — With the lineup produced by BE100Africa, “we know it will be an unforgettable experience, full of energy and cultural pride,” says VFM Liberia Ambassador Louise Siaway.