Published on 01/08/2026 – 7:22 GMT+2 A new study has found that linguistic diversity in human history peaked much later than previously thought and then rapidly declined with the rise of empires. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to the study, published in the journal Science, the languages spoken today are the legacy of the small number of…
As the 2026 Moroccan legislative elections approach, rumors of Fouzi Lekjaa being pre-designated for the premiership are swelling. Behind the meteoric rise of the head of Moroccan football, an entire system of power capture stands revealed. By imposing top-down approved technocrats, the Makhzen does not merely hold universal suffrage in contempt; it stifles the aspirations…
By Isaac Hammouch Democracies are not measured solely by their economic prosperity, technological achievements, or political stability. Above all, they are judged by their ability to protect the most vulnerable, uphold fundamental freedoms, and safeguard the dignity of every human being. That is precisely why the events that unfolded in Berlin during the Pride March…
An analysis of regional balance, internal challenges, and institutional sovereignty Iraq today is one of the most strategic countries in the Middle East. Its geographical position, its immense oil resources, and its history make it a central player in regional balances. Since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the country has sought to rebuild…
The “Pegasus” spyware case has returned to the forefront of debate in France following the publication of new information and journalistic investigations regarding the use of the software to target French officials, journalists, opponents, and public figures. These developments come nearly five years after the initial revelations in 2021, when it emerged that phone numbers…
The Ali Lmrabet case deserves careful consideration. Not because it definitively closes the debate on freedom of expression in Morocco, but because it could mark a turning point. For many years, cases involving journalists or opponents critical of the government have often fueled the concerns of human rights defenders. Public opinion has become accustomed to…
Here is the complete English translation of the article, maintaining a formal, precise, and journalistic tone: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Future President of FIFA? A Hypothesis Reflecting the Shifting Balance of Global Football Could the next president of FIFA be named Nasser Al-Khelaïfi? This question is gradually entering debates surrounding the future of international football governance. Although…
Morocco continues to take new steps in recognizing and valorizing its cultural diversity. The recent appearance of Tifinagh, the official alphabet of the Amazigh language, on the new Moroccan biometric passport is a striking illustration of this. From now on, the information on this official document is written in Arabic, French, and Amazigh, bearing witness…
DOHA — Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has passed away at the age of 74, Qatar’s official news agency announced. A major figure in the contemporary history of the Gulf, he leaves behind an exceptional legacy, having profoundly transformed his country and contributed to its influence on the international stage. Leading Qatar from…
By Isaac Hammouch The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is reaffirming its position on the international stage as a major player in solidarity and socio-economic development. Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates’ financial institution is maintaining the course of its investments—not out of a desire for conquest, but in…
