Keywords: Civil Society


Tunisia faces growing criticism over restrictions on civil society and media

Tunisia is facing renewed international criticism over increasing pressure on civil society organizations, journalists, and political activists. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called on Tunisian authorities to end what he described as a continuing crackdown on......

Saint-denis mayor calls for anti-racism March in June

Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis, has called for a large public demonstration against racism to take place on June 21, urging broad participation from across French society. Originally planned for early May, the march was postponed to allow for stronger mobilization following a......

Morocco unites in solidarity after devastating floods

Social media platforms across Morocco have become a hub of unprecedented engagement in recent days, as citizens have rallied to support the people of al-Qasr al-Kabir and nearby areas struck by severe flooding. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, with rushing waters causing significant material......

Fes-Saiss Association renews its solidarity commitment with the fourth edition of “Warm winter”

The Fes-Saiss Association launched the fourth edition of its charitable initiative “Warm Winter” on Friday, January 9, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to social solidarity and support for vulnerable communities around the city of Fes. The initiative aims to reduce the harsh effects of winter......

Medical caravan provides healthcare services to more than 2,600 people in Khenifra

More than 2,600 people benefited from a multidisciplinary medical caravan organized over two days at the Provincial Hospital Center of Khenifra, aimed at improving access to healthcare for residents of the city and surrounding areas. The initiative was carried out by a civil society organization in......

Civil society, a key partner in shaping a shared vision for global social development

Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, emphasized on Wednesday in Doha that civil society is a key partner in building a shared vision for global social development. Speaking at the Civil Society Forum, held on the sidelines of the 2nd World Summit for......

Carlos Sánchez Tárrago: Morocco, a Key actor of stability in North Africa

Spanish historian and writer Carlos Sánchez Tárrago highlighted Morocco’s role as a crucial stabilizing force in North Africa, thanks to its comprehensive reforms across political, social, and economic sectors. Speaking at a research forum on the Arab and Muslim world held......

Moroccan NGOs warn legal reforms threaten anti-corruption efforts and transparency

A coalition of Moroccan civil society organizations is raising the alarm over proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which they argue would undermine anti-corruption efforts and restrict their role in defending public funds. The coalition has announced plans to escalate the matter to......

Africa's Lobito Project Civil Society Skeptical of Its Impact on the Local Economy

The Lobito Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure project that aims to connect Angola's Atlantic Ocean coast to the mining regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This project, which has garnered significant attention, is being promoted by US President Joe Biden during his......