Antonio Guterres

Morocco wins international praise for eradicating torture

Morocco has won international recognition for its steady efforts to eradicate torture domestically and internationally. Morocco ratified the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) in 1993 and deposited its ratification instruments in 2014. The North African country has also launched a national preventive mechanism against torture (NPM). […]

Morocco’s role in education & academic cooperation within francophone space highlighted in Abidjan

Morocco’s leading role in strengthening cultural ties, promoting quality education, and fostering exemplary academic cooperation within the Francophone space was highlighted on Thursday in Abidjan. True to its commitment to the Francophone community, the Kingdom actively works to enhance educational and cultural ties with its partners, particularly in Africa, Morocco’s ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and […]

Morocco Severs ties with Iran as it backs Hezbollah & Polisario alliance

Morocco severed its diplomatic ties with Iran over its support for Hezbollah in arming and training Polisario separatists, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said. Morocco closed its embassy in Tehrna and the kingdom’s ambassador is already in Rabat, Bourita said at a press briefing. “Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Rabat will be asked to leave the country […]