The Higher School of Education and Training in Oujda, in partnership with the presidency of Mohammed First University, organized the second edition of its academic evening on October 28, 2026, under the theme "The Sahara in Morocco and Morocco in its Sahara." The event aimed to discuss Morocco's diplomatic gains and the role of universities in consolidating national memory, particularly in the lead-up to the Green March and Unity Day.
The event was attended by professors and researchers who examined the geopolitical, historical, and legal dimensions of territorial unity. The opening session featured a presentation by Samira Haida, while Dr. Zahreddine Tayebi, deputy head of the university, delivered a speech on behalf of University President Yassine Zegloul. Tayebi emphasized the university's role in supporting national milestones and promoting citizenship values.
Dr. Khalid Shiyat, a professor at the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences in Oujda, discussed the concept of continuity of unity through the anniversary of October 31. He linked this occasion to Morocco's historical trajectory from independence to the Green March and Unity Day, highlighting the bond between the throne and the people as a cornerstone of national gains.
Dr. Abdelmajid Boukair, a professor of public law and dean of the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences in Taza, presented a paper titled "Autonomy and the principle of state unity: a theoretical study based on Islamic political theory principles." He explained that the topic of state unity intersects with political science, public law, and Islamic political thought.
The event also saw the announcement of the upcoming opening of the new premises of the Higher School of Education and Training, with construction work nearing completion. Participants praised the initiative and emphasized the importance of establishing this event as an academic tradition to discuss the national issue and its developments.
The discussions highlighted the significance of the autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty and its alignment with state unity and sovereignty. The event concluded with a call to continue working towards completing Morocco's territorial unity, particularly in the regions still under occupation.
Key points from the discussions include the crucial role of universities in promoting national memory and citizenship, the importance of the autonomy initiative in resolving the national issue, and the need for continued diplomatic efforts to achieve Morocco's territorial unity.
Key points
- Moroccan academics emphasize the importance of universities in preserving national memory and promoting citizenship.
- The autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty is seen as a key step towards resolving the national issue.
- The event highlighted the need for continued diplomatic efforts to achieve Morocco's territorial unity.
