Keywords: Amazigh


Morocco reports progress on official status of Amazigh Language implementation

The Moroccan government has highlighted significant progress in the implementation of Amazigh as an official language, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen linguistic diversity and public service accessibility. Speaking during a communication meeting held in Salé, the Minister Delegate for......

Moroccan literary journal launches issue on language, identity, and cognitive diversity

The eighth edition of the academic journal Littérature, Art et Langue has been released, centered on the tensions between linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity in an increasingly digitized world. The volume, published under the title Langues et savoirs : entre hégémonie linguistique......

Amazigh language: 1,000 teaching positions to be allocated in 2026

The Moroccan government has announced the allocation of 1,000 dedicated teaching positions for the Amazigh language in 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening linguistic diversity within the national education system. The announcement was made in Rabat by the Minister Delegate in charge of......

Teacher files complaint after receiving warning for signing document in Tifinagh

A new controversy has surfaced in Morocco’s education sector after an Amazigh-language teacher filed a legal complaint against his school director for issuing a formal warning over his use of a Tifinagh signature on an internal administrative document. The teacher, Saïd Mansour, who works......

Climate change deepens challenges for Morocco’s Amazigh nomads

Morocco’s Ait Khabbash community, part of the traditionally nomadic Amazigh pastoralists in the Draa-Tafilalet region, faces mounting challenges from climate change, compounded by historical marginalization. A recent study by the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, authored by researchers......

GenZ212 movement reaffirms unity following Amazigh members’ temporary withdrawal

Morocco’s youth-led movement, GenZ212, has reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of “awareness, unity, and dignity” after several Amazigh members announced a temporary freeze in their participation. The move comes amid weeks of nationwide demonstrations demanding reforms in education,......

Ahidous festival returns: Aïn Leuh hosts 24th edition celebrating Amazigh heritage

The town of Aïn Leuh, located in Morocco’s Ifrane province, lit up with colors, rhythms, and tradition as it welcomed the 24th edition of the National Ahidous Festival on the evening of Friday, July 18, 2025. A vibrant mix of music, cultural performances, and celebration marked the beginning......

Controversy ignites over historian’s remarks on amazigh identity in algeria

An audience held on May 15, 2025, before the Chamber of Accusation in Algiers regarding the case of Algerian historian Mohamed El Amine Belghit concluded with significant implications. The awaited verdict on May 21 will determine whether Belghit remains in provisional detention or is released pending......

France denies Algeria’s extradition request for Kabyle opposition leader

In a significant legal development, Aksel Bellabbaci, a prominent Kabyle opposition figure, was released on Wednesday by a Paris appeals court, which rejected Algeria’s extradition request related to terrorism charges. The court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing tensions between......