Despite the frost in Rabat-Paris relations, France has leant towards Morocco’s stance at the UN urging all parties, including Algeria, to resume the round tables process with a view to finding a political solution to the Sahara conflict, while stressing the pre-eminence of the autonomy plan. “I reaffirm the historic and straightforward and steady support […]
The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their collective withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), triggering praise among citizens and concern from international rights advocates. In a joint statement, the Alliance of Sahel States labeled the ICC an “instrument of new-colonialist repression,” accusing the court of selectively targeting African leaders while […]
Morocco has granted to the oil company Conocophillips-Morocco Ventures Ltd, a subsidiary of American energy corporation, a two-year permit to carry out onshore exploration works and studies in “Mesorif” area located in the north of the country. The reconnaissance contract was signed lately via videoconference by Amina Benkhadra, General Manager of hydrocarbons Office, and Melissa […]
