Aida Alami

Aida Alami a freelance journalist who covers North Africa and other places. She regularly contributes to The New York Times, Al Jazeera English, Foreign Policy, the Financial Times and USA Today. She grew up in Marrakesh and moved to New York City at the age of 18. She got her BA in Media Studies from Hunter College and master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She is also a member of Associated Reporters Abroad and is on the advisory board of the 2014 Peabody Award winner Round Earth Media.

This Haitian comedian revealed her trauma and became a voice for #MeToo

April 24, 2018Women & Gender

Gaëlle Bien-Aimé, 30, wants to encourage women in Haiti to speak out against sexual harassment and abuse.

Morocco: Marijuana economy goes up in smoke

August 2, 2016Agence France-Presse

Facebook helps Moroccans date and organize politically

August 2, 2016Business, Economics and Jobs

Morocco excels in mathematics

August 2, 2016Lifestyle

Morocco battles Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb

August 2, 2016Politics

In Morocco, teaching independence above all else

August 2, 2016Lifestyle

Riad Zitoune School teaches females to read, write and be on their own.

Tunisia revolt: Can it happen in Morocco?

August 2, 2016Agence France-Presse

Morocco has high levels of unemployment and poverty. But few expect a revolt.

Morocco: Cannabis fields torched

August 2, 2016Agence France-Presse

Farmers in Morocco struggle as government halts marijuana cultivation, a key crop.

Algeria warned against protesting

August 2, 2016Agence France-Presse

Bouteflika government tries to preempt pro-democracy demonstrations.

5 die in Moroccan protests

August 2, 2016Politics

Despite some violence, King Mohammed VI permits nation-wide demonstrations for reform.