Tag: France

Towards a new beginning in French Moroccan ties

February 20, 2024

The French government has sent a series of positive signals to mend ties with its once longstanding partner in North Africa, Morocco, after relations worsened ... Read More

Fearing hate-speech and violence, France bans pro-Tebboune rally in Paris

February 20, 2024

French authorities banned a pro-Algerian regime rally in Paris due to the hateful slogans that protesters were planning to chant against Morocco and the restive ... Read More

Moroccan King’s sisters guests to a luncheon hosted by France’s First Lady at the Elysée

February 20, 2024

The three sisters of King Mohammed VI, Princesses Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmae and Lalla Hasnaa, were guests to a luncheon hosted in their honor by ... Read More

It would be ‘illusory and disrespectful’ to believe ‘we can build future’ together without clarifying France’s position on Sahara Issue – French Amb. to Rabat

February 17, 2024

France's ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, said on Friday in Casablanca that it would be "illusory and disrespectful" to believe that "we could build" a ... Read More

French new FM says will mend ties with Morocco, reiterates support for autonomy plan

February 12, 2024

French new foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné said he will invest in improving ties with Morocco and reaffirmed Paris support for the Sahara autonomy plan. “The ... Read More

Operation ‘Aspides’: EU’s upcoming Red Sea naval mission to protect ships from Houthi attacks

February 1, 2024

The European Union has announced its plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea by mid-February aiming to protect commercial vessels against Iran-backed ... Read More

UK Defense Think-Tank: London Should Back Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Offering Workable Solution to Sahara Issue

February 1, 2024

The United Kingdom should support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan offering a workable solution to the Sahara issue, says a leading UK defense and security think-tank. The ... Read More

ECOWAS: Withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso & Niger from African Bloc Kills Algeria-Nigeria Pipeline Project

January 29, 2024

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), dealing a hard blow to France and ... Read More

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger exit regional ECOWAS bloc amid rising tensions

January 28, 2024

Three military-led West African nations have all announced their immediate withdrawal from The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), accusing the regional group of ... Read More

France willing to bolster ties with Chad as Chadian leader ends visit to Russia

January 26, 2024

General Marc Olivier, a top commander of the French army announced Thursday January 25 France’s willingness to strengthen ties with Chad as he met Mahamat ... Read More