The Day After 6/11 – A New Beginning Toward Sustainable Peace and Shared Prosperity

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By Naima, a physician, social entrepreneur and humanity advocate committed to building bridges across cultures and advancing a vision of shared peace and global citizenship.

Editorial – 50 Years After the Green March

What began on 6 November 1975 – when hundreds of thousands of Moroccans marched peacefully toward the Sahara in what became known as the Green March – marked a defining moment in modern Moroccan history. Fifty years later, the nation and its partners stand at a new crossroads – one that calls for transforming unity into sustainable progress and shared prosperity.

What started as a peaceful mobilization affirming Morocco’s sovereignty has since evolved into a broader vision for regional stability, integration, and development. Yet, the journey remains complex. Political sensitivities, regional rivalries, and humanitarian considerations continue to shape the debate over the Sahara’s future – underscoring the need for sustained dialogue, pragmatism, and inclusion.

Today, Morocco’s stability represents a strategic anchor for both Africa and Europe – bolstering security in the Sahel and Maghreb, countering extremism, and promoting safe, organized migration. Through long-term investments in education, health, renewable energy, and infrastructure, the southern provinces are gradually emerging as a model for peaceful development and cooperation.

Recent initiatives – from solar energy plants to regional trade corridors – reflect Morocco’s ambition to transform the Sahara into a hub for sustainable growth and connectivity. These efforts not only advance national development goals but also contribute to Africa’s economic resilience and Europe’s neighborhood stability.

This vision extends beyond borders.
When North Africa stabilizes, Europe gains security.
When the Sahara prospers, Africa strengthens its self-reliance.
And when dialogue replaces confrontation, the world moves closer to balance and mutual trust.

As the memory of the Green March endures, its meaning can evolve. It need not remain only a symbol of sovereignty, but also of forward-looking cooperation — one grounded in peace, dignity, and shared humanity.

The world today stands in need of more Green Marches – peaceful mobilizations that unite people around dignity, cooperation, and shared progress.

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