Monday, December 19, 2005

New Maghrebi Magazine in France



A new magazine which takes in indepth look at the Maghreb has been launched in France. Sézame, includes news updates and analysis, and articles dealing with geopolitics, society, sciences, religion and culture.

Hakim Ghissassi, director of the magazine, said Sézame is designed to reflect on cultural exchange.

“Every month, journalists, researchers, experts, intellectuals, and decision makers, each in his domain, will freely express their views on cultural exchange,” he said.

“The magazine aims at asking the right questions within a spirit of openness,” he added, noting that it will be distributed in Morocco as well.

The cover story of the magazine's first issue dealt with “Moroccan Islam”. Moroccan journalists and intellectuals, including Mohammed Tozy, Malika Zeghal, and Aziz Iraqi, presented their views concerning the religious field in Morocco and its relation to politics.

Another Moroccan intellectual, Abdelkhalek Cheddadi, dealt with the artistic dimension of Islam in Morocco, and the relationship of Islam and music.

You can also find it online here: Sézame


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