Moroccan writer Bounalam Sinsal has expressed his admiration for Morocco's development and resilience in an article published on the French website "360". Sinsal, who was stripped of his Algerian citizenship and imprisoned for referring to Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, visited Morocco recently and was impressed by the country's progress. He described Morocco as a "country of heart and memory" that writes its own history with intelligence and self-genius.
Sinsal highlighted Morocco's achievements, citing the country's financial hub in Casablanca, which connects European investors with African business flows. He also mentioned the construction of a large port in Dakhla, which is expected to link African companies with the world starting from 2028. Additionally, Sinsal praised Morocco's universities, such as Mohammed V in Rabat and "Oromed" in Fez, which he considers incubators for innovation with talented young people.
Sinsal compared Morocco to oil-rich countries, noting that despite lacking natural resources, Morocco has achieved remarkable development thanks to its human resources. He emphasized that a country's value is measured by its people's creativity and ability to achieve, not by its natural wealth. Sinsal quoted philosopher Gilles Deleuze, suggesting that Morocco's approach is to take a leap forward, rather than relying on external factors.
Sinsal also addressed his fellow French citizens, expressing disappointment and sadness upon his return to Paris. He described France as a "lost giant" that has lost its way and is no longer a major player on the world stage. Sinsal attributed France's decline to its abandonment of its intellectual and cultural heritage, as well as its failure to take responsibility for its actions.
In his message to the Algerian people, Sinsal was critical of the country's military-bureaucratic system, which he believes has undermined the people's sovereignty and led the country into a dead-end. He accused the Algerian government of creating a fake enemy to distract from the country's problems and maintain control over the oil rent.
Sinsal expressed his pessimism about Algeria's future, stating that the country is trapped in a system that prioritizes the interests of the military elite over those of the people. He concluded that Algeria is "a prisoner for life" under the current system.
Despite his criticism of Algeria and France, Sinsal expressed his hope to return to Morocco, which he considers a success story that can serve as a model for other countries. He praised Morocco's experience and expressed his sadness about France's decline and his despair about Algeria's future.
Key points
- Sinsal praises Morocco's development and resilience.
- He criticizes Algeria's military-bureaucratic system and France's decline.
- Sinsal sees Morocco as a model for other countries to follow.
