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Go topBy: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the 16th century, European powers expanded their colonial ambitions, seeking new territories in Africa and beyond. While Spain had already established a foothold in parts of Morocco, Portugal, under King Sebastian I, aimed to extend its control over the country. This ambition culminated in the Battle … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Treaty of Fes, signed on March 30, 1912, was a watershed moment in Moroccan history, creating a French protectorate over Morocco. This agreement triggered political, social, and economic developments that would have long-term consequences for Morocco. Arab America contributing writer, Rania Basria, explores the treaty’s history, … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sand War, a brief yet impactful clash between Morocco and Algeria, unfolded in the fall of 1963. Occurring just a year after Algeria’s hard-won independence from French colonial rule, the Sand War revolved around territorial disputes inherited from colonial-era borderlines. Though lasting only a few … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Knud Holmboe was a Danish journalist, author, and explorer whose life journey took him from the Lutheran faith of his upbringing to Islam and led him across the deserts of North Africa. His travels, especially his eye-opening experience in Libya during the brutal Italian occupation, became … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccan colonialism’s history is rich and diverse, spanning several centuries and involving numerous foreign powers. Morocco, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, has long been desired by empires wanting to expand their reach. This article analyzes Moroccan colonialism from the 15th-century Portuguese … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer April 17, 1946: French control of Syria was finally over and President Shukri al-Quwalti, Syria’s first democratically elected president, could finally run the country independent of French rule. Syria’s hope for a democratic and prosperous future however quickly encountered problems. Initially, the U.S. supported an independent Syria and wanted to … Continued
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