Hudson Institute highlights groundbreaking UNSC 2797 Resolution

The adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 marks not only a diplomatic milestone but also enshrines the “centrality, legitimacy and relevance” of Morocco’s autonomy plan as the ultimate solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara, Morocco’s Ambassador to Washington, Youssef Amrani, told the US Think Tank Hudson Institute. This “historic resolution” provides “unambiguous […]

Morocco, USA Agree Social Inclusion and Economic Opportunity are a Compelling Alternative to Extremism

Morocco and the United States agree on the importance of the non-military aspects of the struggle against violent extremism and on social and political inclusion and economic opportunity as a compelling alternative to extremism. This was stated at a meeting held on Wednesday in Fez between King Mohammed VI and U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden who […]

Women in Sahel face worst repercussions of political instability & insecurity, UN warns

Women and girls across the Sahel region are facing unprecedented and systemic threats as political instability, environmental degradation, and dwindling international support converge to erode their rights and safety, senior UN officials told the Security Council. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, painted a grim picture of life for women in countries such as […]