During a press briefing alongside the opening of the 5th regular session of the Foundation's Higher Council (December 6-8), Rifki explained that the projects are designed to preserve African cultural nuances and the Islamic faith.

This effort aligns with the Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, and President of the Foundation, with the ultimate goal of establishing it as a model and a high-standard framework dedicated to upholding Islam and the interests of Muslims, he added.

In this respect, Rifki emphasized the significance of this annual Council session as a "fresh start," given the importance of the agenda items. These include the addition of 14 new sections to complement the existing 34 representations of the Foundation across various African countries.

This session, approved by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, and President of the Foundation, sees the participation of presidents and members from the Foundation's sections in 48 African countries, along with members of the Higher Council of Ulema.

Over the course of the three-day session, there will be presentations on the official report of the Foundation's activities for 2022, a summary of 2023 activities, and details on projects and activities planned for 2024. These will be subject to approval by the Foundation's four specialized permanent committees.

The session will wrap up with a final statement from the Foundation's Supreme Council meeting, summarizing the recommendations emerging from the work of the four committees.

On the sidelines of this session, the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Ulema will host the official launch ceremony of the "Charter of African Ulema" at the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque library on Friday. This charter serves as the reference document for the doctrinal path and objectives of the Foundation's Ulema.