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Jamal Berraoui s'en est allé...se reposer et la terre trembla 1727

Aziz Daouda, 9 mon.
A Dieu Si Jamal Berraoui tu n’es plus parmi nous dans ce monde que tu as tant aimé, dans ce pays que tu chérissais à la folie et pour lequel toute une vie durant, tu as milité.Tu as bataillé pour la justice, pour le progrès, pour l’équité, pour la dignité et tant d’autres valeurs auxquelles tu donnais un sens qui t’était propre.Tantôt philosophe, tantôt philanthrope tu naviguais entre le bon sens et la fidélité à une idéologie qui t’a happé jeune mais que tu as su dompter à ta manière. Ta fidélité à ton parti ne t’a pas aveuglé, ton désintéressement t’a assuré une liberté de ton et de temps.Tu avais réussi à dompter le temps.Tantôt écrivain, tantôt chroniqueur, tantôt journaliste mais jamais silencieux. Jamais la déception ou encore le découragement et le nihilisme ne t’ont eu.La vie a été dure avec toi mais tu l’as aimé avec tendresse. Tu as été un journaliste réputé et un analyste politique hors pair. Tes contributions significatives au journalisme marocain et tes analyses pointues sur les questions politiques, économiques, sociales et sportives du pays ont fait de toi la voix influente de la majorité silencieuse.Ta perspective critique et informée sur les événements d'actualité, tu as su la transmettre à tout un chacun dans un « Ach Waqe3 » que tu as façonné à ta manière. Tu as ainsi ramené la politique à sa juste valeur, à la portée de tous. Dans une darija propre, tu as su redonner à beaucoup le goût du débat, la volonté de réfléchir et le désir de la participation à la chose politique.A toi seul tu as fait plus que tous les partis réunis, plus que tous les médias, plus que nous tous.Tes participations à Décryptage chaque dimanche matin dans les studios, à partir de ton lit d’hôpital ou simplement de chez toi par téléphone étaient des moments clés, des moments sublimes d’intelligence et d’humanisme.Je te fais une confidence mon cher alors que je ne vais plus te revoir parce que Dieu en a décidé ainsi : Quelle ne fut ma fierté à chaque fois que tu as cité en référence mon nom, un de mes propos ou une de mes positions.Sidi Jamal Berraoui combien de journalistes tu as éduqué, formé ; combien de citoyens tu as rendu heureux par tes propos ?Tu as contribué à ta manière de 'safiote' à l'évolution du paysage médiatique marocain. Tes interventions publiques ont toujours été suivies avec attention, abordant des sujets complexes avec simplicité, clarté et rigueur. La large audience que les marocains t’ont réservée en dit long sur leur grand respect à ton égard, parmi tes pairs. Ils se retrouvaient en toi.Tu as toujours défendu la liberté de la presse et ton désir de voir un journalisme indépendant et rigoureux se développer.Tu as fortement contribué à « tamaghrabiyt » à ta manière en te référant subtilement à ta ville natale, à ton quartier à Casablanca, à tes voisins, à des musiques, à une histoire, un adage, au Raja, à tous ce qui nous rattache à notre richissime culture, à notre histoire largement méconnue ou spoliée, à nos racines, à notre continent, au monde.Repose-toi mon ami après tant d’années de batailles remportées, d’abnégation et de courage.Tu as finalement vaincu la maladie. Oui tu as réussi à vaincre la maladie : tes médecins, ta petite famille, tes amis, tes lecteurs et tes auditeurs le savent très bien. Ce n’est pas la maladie qui a fini par t’avoir, c’est plutôt toi qui a décidé de mettre fin à la maladie et à ta mission.Je sais que tu as poussé un long soupir et affiché un petit sourire charmant au moment de nous quitter, car c’est dans ta nature de toujours sourire.Tu as enfin décidé de te reposer.Tu nous manques déjà Sidi Jamal.Si Abdelaziz Erromani n’aura plus à demander en début d’émission « Qi Bqat Shiha Si Jamal ? » Jamais plus de "ana matafeqch m" a si Hadad" qui ponctuaient de temps à autre tes interventions dans Décryptage.Mission accomplie. Tu as été une denrée rarissime.Et puis quelle coïncidence même la terre aura tremblée ce jour là... (En cette triste occasion écoutons la chanson en lien ici-bas, cela fera plaisir à Si Jamal, j’en suis certain)
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Aziz Daouda

Aziz Daouda

Directeur Technique et du Développement de la Confédération Africaine d'Athlétisme. Passionné du Maroc, passionné d'Afrique. Concerné par ce qui se passe, formulant mon point de vue quand j'en ai un. Humaniste, j'essaye de l'être, humain je veux l'être. Mon histoire est intimement liée à l'athlétisme marocain et mondial. J'ai eu le privilège de participer à la gloire de mon pays .


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A Major Geopolitical Transformation in the Middle East 89

Aziz Daouda, 8 h.
The Middle East is undergoing a major geopolitical transformation, marked by a strategic realignment between Israel, the United States, and the Gulf powers. These latter, long marginalized from traditional alliances or subjected to them, are now asserting themselves as indispensable actors on the political, economic, and military stage, reshaping balances once considered historic and immutable. Since its creation in 1948, Israel has been the main Western ally in the Middle East, notably of the United States, which initially opposed its establishment, in a region marked by recurring conflicts. Its expansionist and influential policies, supported by Washington, have long crystallized tensions with several Arab countries and armed groups. However, this belligerent stance now seems contested, both by its neighbors and some of its traditional allies. In any case, it is widely disapproved of and even condemned by civil society everywhere. This cannot last. The most notable evolution in the region has come from the Gulf monarchies. After decades of hostility, they initiated a historic rapprochement with Israel, formalized by the Abraham Accords in 2020, under American impetus. These accords, signed notably by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, opened the way to strengthened cooperation, especially against Iranian influence, while fostering unprecedented economic and technological exchanges. The monarchies that did not sign these accords also have no qualms about dealing with Israel. Strong relations are also often mentioned between the Israeli state and Turkey, especially since it has been governed by Erdogan, a champion of Islamism. In this rapidly changing context, the United States has gradually reoriented its regional policy, focusing more on the Gulf monarchies, which offer political stability, financial power, and strategic positioning. The American military presence in the region, notably at the Al-Udeid base in Qatar, illustrates this new reality. During the 2025 American tour of the Middle East, nearly two trillion dollars in investments were announced, particularly in defense, technology, and artificial intelligence sectors. At the same time, Washington seems to adopt a more nuanced stance towards Israel, especially in the framework of negotiations with Iran, reflecting a diversification of regional alliances. Despite its military weight, Israel is gradually losing its exclusive influence, increasingly perceived as a source of tension. The current policies of Netanyahu’s cabinet, leading to a near-genocide in Gaza, do not help matters. Unlike previous decades, Arab countries, especially those in the Gulf, no longer systematically respond to Israeli provocations with force. Current leaders favor a pragmatic approach, now distinguishing the Palestinian cause from the actions of armed groups like Hamas. This evolution marks a turning point compared to the belligerent attitudes of past military regimes, which over time became de facto allies of the Zionist cause. Hassan II, a visionary, once said on this subject, "Hatred of Israel and the Jew is the most powerful aphrodisiac in the Arab-Muslim world." The Gulf monarchies, long proponents of a moderate discourse favorable to dialogue, are now imposing themselves as regional models of stability and cooperation with the West, as well as with Asian powers. Israel’s traditional role as the pivot of Western interests in the Middle East seems to be eroding in favor of a dynamic where Gulf monarchies take center stage. The multiplication of conflicts and the perception of an increasingly isolated Israel on the international stage—albeit mostly among populations—weakens its position. Europe, while hesitant, shows a hardening of tone towards Israeli actions, notably after recent incidents in the West Bank where diplomats were targeted by heavy fire from the Israeli army. This change in attitude can only strengthen the legitimacy of the Gulf monarchies as reliable partners for the West, as guarantors of regional stability and calm. The recent organization of a global conference on the Palestinian issue in Morocco, a signatory of the Abraham Accords and co-chaired by the Netherlands, illustrates this new dynamic. It is worth noting again that Morocco is a strategic ally of the Gulf monarchies, linked by multiple agreements, including defense. The words of Moroccan Foreign Minister Nacer Bourita are clear about the need to condemn all extremisms—implicitly Hamas extremism but also that of the current Israeli government. This discourse symbolizes hope for political renewal in the region, emphasizing respect for international law and the only possible solution: two states living side by side. This is also the position of France, whose president no longer hesitates to speak of recognizing the Palestinian state, making it a key element in his discussions during his many foreign visits. Addicted to blood and violence, Netanyahu no longer hesitates to accuse President Macron of crusading against the Jewish state. Excuse me? The Israeli leader is deeply wounded and has no plausible argument except to hide behind his own definition of antisemitism, which he throws around indiscriminately. It must be said that repeated American vetoes at the Security Council somewhat reinforce his delusion. Israel’s disproportionate reaction following the senseless Hamas attacks has become counterproductive for the Jewish state. As it seems to lose its role as the undisputed leader of Western interests in the region, the Gulf monarchies appear as the new stabilizers and promoters of peace in the Middle East. This geopolitical reshuffling could well redefine the balance of power in a region marked by incessant conflicts. The strong interconnection of the American economy with these countries, in light of the latest announced investments, will inscribe this emerging situation in a stable and likely lasting perspective. Israeli voters would do well to understand this quickly. At the next election, they should definitively rid themselves of these zealots who have only death on their lips and the extermination of a legitimate people as their goal.

Blind love 102

Boucharfou, 11 h.
Blind love To the one who looks at me and pretends not to see me While she is the source of my sorrows and setbacks Yet she confesses to others that she loves me who believes Leaning on her balcony every evening She doesn't care that I always be there at my perch Waiting for a signal from her, a hope To the one who looks at me and pretends not to see me While she is the source of my sorrows and my setbacks In spite I keep drinking And drinking get drunk every night Sitting in front of her window on the sidewalk To the one who looks at me and pretends not to see me While she is the source of my sorrows and my disappointments I say that this story is over now And that elsewhere I will go to see Dr Bouchareb Fouad July 5, 2022 Inspired by a piece of Andalusian music All rights reserved