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Safi and Tangier join UNESCO’s creative cities network

Safi and Tangier have earned a prestigious spot on UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, a global initiative recognizing urban centers that leverage cultural heritage and creativity for sustainable development. Announced on World Cities Day 2025, the inclusion of these two Moroccan cities highlights......

Major heist at California museum: over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland storage

More than 1,000 historical artifacts were stolen during a night-time burglary at a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), authorities confirmed this week. The incident occurred on October 15around 3:30 a.m., when intruders broke into the warehouse and......

Morocco’s International Date Festival highlights water resilience and oasis preservation

Morocco’s 14th International Date Festival has opened in the southern city of Erfoud, bringing renewed attention to the challenges of water scarcity and the preservation of the country’s traditional oasis systems. Running from October 29 to November 2, this year’s edition focuses on......

Ancient rock carvings in Guelmim withstand nearby construction threat, CNDH confirms

Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has confirmed that an ancient rock art site in Guelmim province remains intact despite fears of damage caused by nearby construction. The site, located at Jebel Bouadio in the commune of Taghjijt, drew public attention after reports on social......

Yamoussoukro Basilica: A national “Pride” in Côte d’Ivoire

Once controversial during its construction, the great Catholic church of Côte d’Ivoire’s political capital—modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome—has become a national symbol, drawing nearly 300,000 visitors every year. Criticized and even mocked for its grandeur......

Paris prosecutor values stolen Louvre jewels at over $100 million

A spectacular heist at the Louvre has stunned France after eight pieces of royal jewelry, including crown diamonds, were stolen from the museum’s Apollo Gallery in the early hours of Sunday. The Paris prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, revealed on Tuesday that the stolen collection is valued at around......

A nation in motion: The organizational genius behind Morocco’s Green March

In a field often dominated by historical and political narratives, Une Nation en Mouvement: La Fabrique Organisationnelle de la Marche Verte (A Nation in Motion: The Organizational Fabric of the Green March) stands out as a rigorous and forward-thinking exploration of how Morocco’s Green March......

Spain’s living traditions seek UNESCO recognition for jota music and floral carpets

Spain is deepening its efforts to preserve and promote its rich intangible cultural heritage, with a national bid to include traditional jota music and ornate floral carpets on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2026. The initiative reflects a broader......

Smartphone app brings Chartres Cathedral stained glass to life

A groundbreaking smartphone application developed by the International Stained Glass Center in Chartres allows visitors to explore the cathedral’s famous stained glass windows in unprecedented detail. By simply pointing their phone at a window, users can view it in high definition and learn about......