The Joy of Learning for Atlas Mountain Girls
DEREK WORKMAN, VIEW FROM FEZ: An initiative to provide for the education of a group of young girls in the High Atlas has had an unexpected impact.…
What Shape Should “the New Libya” Take?
DR GHASSAN MICHEL RUBEIZ: It's understandable that there will be significant differences in how various parties see Libya's future. There are, though, important areas where agreement is needed …
‘No Government Support’ for Arabic Literature
M. LYNX-QUALEY: Unlike most Western governments there is little appetite among any Arab government for the translation and promotion of literature. It's a great shame. …
‘Writing the Revolution’: Two Authors Reflect
JENNIFER SEARS, ARABLIT: Two leading novelists attending an event in New York reflect on the role of intellectuals on this year's events.…
‘Arab Spring’ Is All About Sex, Apparently
DANIEL M. VARISCO: Here we go again. 'Orientalist Historian Takes Warped Freudian View of Entire Arab population.' Hmm, what about all those women who were in Tahrir Square? …
It’s Official: Morocco is Now Malaria-Free
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Bad news for mosquitoes is good news for residents and tourists. Malaria has finally been eradicated from Morocco. …
Football Supporters Behind Attack on Israeli Embassy
JAMES DORSEY: The militant supporters of Al Ahly and Al Zemalek, who were prominent in the 25th January Revolution, were instrumental in the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo. …
From the Front: An Encounter with Libyan Rebels
EILEEN BYRNE, TMND: Now that Qaddafi's regime has been unseated thoughts of the men who did the fighting are turning to the nation's immediate priorities. …
Constitution: Major Boon for Women and Berbers
FATIMA SADIQI, CGNEWS: The new Moroccan constitution provides great hope for two oft overlooked communities in Morocco - women and Berbers. …
‘Liquid Gold’ Threatened by Hollywood Stars’
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The many properties and benefits of Morocco's Argan Oil have been known for a very long time but they've suddenly come to the attention of film stars and other celebrities. Good news? …
