Sport
World Cup Security Confuses Moroccan Amazigh Flag with LGBT Symbol, Sparks Controversy
Minutes before the kick-off of the Morocco-Croatia match in Qatar, an agent confused the Amazigh flag of Moroccan supporters and the rainbow LGBT emblem.
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Amazigh
Spain
Senator Pushes for Official Status of Tamazight Language in Spanish Enclave Melilla
Compromís senator Carles Mulet, who visited Melilla in July after the migrant tragedy that occurred at the border with Morocco, expressed his wish to see Tamazight, one of the four most widely spoken Berber languages in Morocco, recognized as an official language in the autonomous city.
Morocco
Amazigh Congress Slams Moroccan PM for 'Exploiting Identity', Neglecting Rights
The World Amazigh Congress accuses Aziz Akhannouch of exploiting the Amazigh identity as a folkloric facade to score political points for his party, and his government of endorsing the violation of Moroccan laws.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Bill to Add Amazigh Language to Civil Registry Documents
A bill to include the Amazigh language in the civil registry as an official language of the Kingdom has been tabled by the Istiqlal party. Its use in the fields of education, legislation, information and administration is among the priority projects for the country and for the current government.
Morocco
Moroccan Broadcaster SNRT Hosts Open House for Diaspora Community Leaders
Open house days for the Moroccan community living abroad. This is an initiative of the SNRT to highlight the role played by these Moroccan citizens living around the world in national development.
Morocco
Royal Institute Launches Free Mobile App for Amazigh Language Dictionary
The Amazigh language dictionary is available in a mobile version, the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (Ircam) has just announced.
Morocco
Stunning Photo Exhibition Showcases Morocco's Amazigh Culture in Milan
"Berbères Portraits" is the name of the exhibition bearing the touch of Portuguese photographer Rui Pires and which recently opened in Milan, highlighting the richness of the Moroccan Amazigh culture .
Morocco
Willow Smith's New Book Sparks Controversy Over Portrayal of Muslims and Amazighs
The new book by American actress and singer Willow Smith is causing discontent in the ranks of her fans. They consider the interpretation made of Muslims and Amazighs to be insulting.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Amazigh Language Integration in Judicial System
The Ministry of Justice and the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (IRCAM) are strengthening their cooperation with a view to integrating Amazigh into the judicial system.
Morocco
Amazigh Movement in Morocco Mulls Formation of Political Party
The Amazigh movement wants to revitalize itself. In this sense, it plans to organize a national conference at the end of March to discuss its organizational form and project itself into the future.
Morocco
Lebanese Star Myriam Fares Releases New Moroccan-Inspired Song "Maalesh"
"Maalesh" is the title of the new song by Lebanese singer Myriam Fares in Darija with Amazigh sounds.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmakers Push for Amazigh New Year as National Holiday
The deputies of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) have called on the government to declare the Amazigh New Year a public, non-working and paid holiday.