Mohamed Benaïssa
Dominican RepublicpoliticianMaleb. 19376.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mohamed Benaïssa, born on January 3, 1937, was a prominent Moroccan politician and cultural figure known for his extensive contributions to the country's public service. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1963 and held several key positions, including Minister of Culture from 1985 to 1992, and Ambassador to several countries from 1993 to 2007. He co-founded the Assilah Cultural Forum in 1978, which became a vital hub for intellectual and artistic exchange. Benaïssa also served as the president of the communal council of Assilah until 2021 and received numerous accolades for his work, including honors from the French government and various international institutions. His recent passing marked the end of a significant era in Moroccan cultural and political life.
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Mohamed Benaissa, president of the Northern Observatory for Human Rights, states that the security device had been reduced.
¿Dejó Marruecos pasar a miles de migrantes hacia Ceuta? Disputa con España se prolonga con acusaciones de que el gobierno está implicado
Costa Rica· 2026-08-03
Mohamed Benaissa is the president of the Observatorio del Norte de Derechos Humanos and attributed the migration wave to the summer season and a recent court decision.
Qué pasa en Ceuta y por qué miles de migrantes cruzan de Marruecos a España
Argentina· 2026-07-31
Mohamed Benaissa is the president of the Observatorio del Norte de Derechos Humanos who attributed the migration wave to the summer season.
¿Qué ha pasado en la frontera con Marruecos?Dominican Republic· 2026-07-30Mohamed Benaïssa is remembered for launching the art festival in Assilah.
Le pop-up Myriem Himmich à Assilah
Morocco· 2025-08-17
Mohamed Benaïssa is honored in a conference as the founder of the Fondation du Forum d'Assilah.
Moussem culturel international d'Assilah : La session printanière consacrée aux arts plastiquesMorocco· 2025-04-08
Mohamed Benaïssa is remembered as a competent statesman and seasoned diplomat who served in various high functions.
Message de condoléances et de compassion de S.M. le Roi à la famille de feu Mohamed BenaïssaMorocco· 2025-03-01He was a co-founder of the Assilah Forum and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs in Morocco.
Décès de Mohamed Benaïssa, co-fondateur du Forum d’Assilah et ancien ministre des Affaires étrangèresMorocco· 2025-03-01