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Mon passeport, ma conscience ... 643

Fatima Zahra Sahli, 1 mon.
J’avais été invitée à un événement scientifique en Tunisie. Une belle reconnaissance de mon travail, une occasion rare d’échanger avec des collègues maghrébins, et peut-être, je l’avoue, de prendre une petite bouffée d’air au bord de la Méditerranée. L’organisme d’accueil avait tout organisé avec une grande générosité et un professionnalisme exemplaire. Je n’avais qu’à préparer mon intervention. C’était simple. Trop simple, peut-être. Mais à quelques jours du départ trois exactement une image, un geste officiel, est venu tout remettre en question : le président tunisien recevait, le chef du Polisario. Je l’ai vu, en direct. J’ai revu la scène en boucle. En quelques secondes, j’ai senti tous mes plans se vaporiser. Ce n’était pas seulement l’événement scientifique qui prenait un coup. C’étaient aussi les visites que j’avais envisagées en parallèle, les plages que je rêvais de fouler, les plats typiques que je voulais enfin goûter sur place après les avoir tant imaginés tout cela s’effaçait, sans appel. Mon tourisme culinaire s’éteignait. Mon enthousiasme s'effondrait. Un seul réflexe me restait : mon Maroc d'abord. Mon Maroc en premier. Je n’ai jamais été ministre, encore moins diplomate. Et pourtant, à ce moment-là, j’avais l’impression de porter le poids de la décision de Nasser Bourita lui-même. Comme si, à ma petite échelle, je représentais quelque chose. Quelqu’un. Mon pays. Mon peuple. Comme si, par ma présence ou mon absence, je devais dire quelque chose d’essentiel sur ce que je crois juste. Ce n’est pas de la politique étrangère. Ce n’est pas un boycott. C’est une question de citoyenneté. Une citoyenneté entière, vécue non comme un privilège administratif, mais comme une responsabilité morale. Je n’ai pas annulé mon voyage dans un geste théâtral. Je ne l’ai pas crié sur les toits. Mais je suis restée. Parce que parfois, dire non à quelque chose, c’est dire oui à soi-même.
Fatima Zahra Sahli

Fatima Zahra Sahli

Sahli Fatima Zahra, PhD, is a psychologist and professor at Ibn Tofail University. She specializes in the intersections of community dynamics and sports psychology. Her work explores the nuances of human behavior with cultural sensitivity.


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The Monad 419

Tupan, 3 d.
The Monad is found at the highest level of existence, being the eternal, indivisible spark of the Divine. It is not a being in the conventional sense, but a pure center of consciousness, a point of origin that transcends time, space, and form. The Monad is a direct emanation of the Absolute, the One Source, and contains within itself the total potential of divine intelligence and will. The Monad beholds the entire cosmos, reflecting it inwardly without division or movement. For the purpose of experience, evolution, and the expansion of consciousness, the Monad unfolds itself. This process does not mean that a fragmentation occurs, but emanation, in accordance with the laws of sacred geometry and cosmic harmony. The Monad expresses itself into twelve individuated Soul aspects — each a radiant expression of its divine essence. These are sometimes called Oversouls, Higher Selves, or Solar Selves in esoteric traditions. Each of these twelve Souls remains intimately connected to the Monad, yet takes on a unique pathway of spiritual development and service. Each Soul, in turn, extends itself into twelve Spirits, or individual incarnating identities, that manifest across the dimensions of space and time. These Spirits are what we often understand as human personalities — seemingly separate lives, yet each one is a temporary projection of a higher spiritual intelligence. These incarnations serve to gather experience, to learn through contrast and duality, and ultimately to return to unity through the path of conscious realization. Thus, from a single Monad emerge: 1) 12 Souls (higher, eternal selves). 2) Each with 12 Spirits (incarnated personalities). 3) That results in 144 individuated expressions of the original divine spark. This structure is an archetypal framework encoded within the very fabric of the universe. The number 144 is not coincidental: it is directly related to sacred numerology and appears in mystical scriptures such as the Book of Revelation, where the 144,000 sealed servants symbolize the perfected collective of awakened souls. In this model, the journey of each incarnated Spirit is not isolated, but part of a vast, intricate tapestry. All experiences — joys, sorrows, triumphs, and trials — are transmitted upward through the Soul to the Monad, enriching the totality of divine being with wisdom distilled through the lens of individuality. The Monad, untouched and changeless, still gathers all of these reflections into itself in perfect harmony. To know oneself, then, is not merely to understand one’s personal identity, but to awaken to the truth that we are emanations of a higher Soul, and beyond that, of a singular Monad — a spark of God.

New Era in World Athletics: The CAA’s Vision for Equitable International Representation... 442

Aziz Daouda, 4 d.
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At its most recent congress held on July 14, 2025, in Abeokuta, Nigeria, the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) adopted a resolution that could upend the organization of global athletics governance. As the debate on modernity and representation within international sports institutions intensifies, the CAA is proposing major reforms for World Athletics (WA). **At the Heart of the Reform: A Call for Fairer Governance** Confronted with recent developments in world sports and the need to ensure transparency and efficiency, the CAA believes it is time to revise the Statutes of World Athletics, the global governing body for athletics. The main goal is to strengthen continental representation within the WA Council. This reform hinges on the key points of the resolution, namely fair representation by continent. The CAA suggests establishing a fixed quota of representatives for each continent within the Council. Such a measure would give each region an effective voice, limiting the overrepresentation of continents already well established in international decision-making bodies. It also proposes that the election of World Athletics Council members should be conducted by the continental associations, rather than by a global general assembly. The CAA insists that each continental association should directly elect its own representatives. However, under the CAA’s proposed reform, the presidency is an exception: the position of President of World Athletics would remain subject to the traditional election by the WA General Assembly, thus preserving a form of institutional unity. The proposal goes further by suggesting that, for all World Athletics commissions and working groups, the nomination of members should also fall under the authority of the continental associations, according to a pre-established quota set by WA regulations. This approach aims to ensure real diversity within the technical and strategic circles of global athletics. **A New Momentum Towards International Sports Democracy** The CAA’s initiative is part of a global movement calling for more democracy, transparency, and balance in the governance of major sports federations. Several observers believe that such a reform, if supported by other continental associations, could become a model for other sports and help create a more balanced, representative, and inclusive international sports world. Nonetheless, the proposal will face multiple challenges in its implementation. Despite its ambitions, this resolution will have to overcome several obstacles. Naturally, it requires building consensus among other continental associations. There will also be negotiations with the World Athletics Council, which may fear a loss of influence for certain continents. Finally, regulatory texts will need to be adopted according to a timeline compatible with the desired institutional evolution. Inspired by the spirit of Abeokuta, the CAA’s proposal could well usher in a new era for athletics. It reaffirms the legitimacy of emerging continents and raises the fundamental question of equity in international sports. Only time will tell whether this ambitious reform will find global resonance and lead to a profound transformation of World Athletics governance.