Conference by Bernard LUGAN: "Colonization and the Territorial Amputations of Morocco"

Bernard LUGAN, an expert in history and geopolitics, author of several works primarily devoted to Africa, known as the most famous Africanist historian, was welcomed on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Université Euromed de Fès.

As part of the Lecture Series initiated by the Université Euromed de Fès, UEMF's special guest, Pr. LUGAN, gave a lecture entitled: "Colonization and the Territorial Amputations of Morocco".

During this lecture, Pr. LUGAN presented a rational and detailed historical analysis, highlighting the failures and successes of the reunification of the Cherifian Kingdom and the origins of the conflict around the Moroccan Sahara dating back to the colonial period. In this regard, the speaker explained how Morocco suffered a major territorial amputation in the East as well as in the South of the country following a series of colonial interventions and decisions. He also emphasized that the success of this reunification, which the Kingdom rejoices in today, resulted from the policy initiated by the late His Majesty Mohammed V, continued by the late His Majesty Hassan II, and currently upheld by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

This meeting was also an opportunity for Mr. LUGAN to sign copies of his latest book, the second edition of "Histoire du Maroc : Des origines à nos jours" (History of Morocco: From Origins to the Present Day), a comprehensive work on Morocco's history starting from antiquity as a point of departure and then exploring the historical, political, religious, and socio-cultural evolution of Morocco up to the present day.

A constructive exchange emerged during this conference, allowing students and research professors at the University to participate in an enriching debate covering the various topics discussed and many others related to current geopolitical challenges.

Following this successful event, Professor LUGAN was invited to participate in a guided tour of the Eco-Campus and its research platforms.