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European Court Overturns Verdict on Trade Deal with Morocco, Hard Blow to Polisario

The European court has cancelled its former verdict on farm deal with Morocco in the appeal lodged by the European Union. This new ruling deals a hard blow to the Polisario separatists, backed by Algerian lobbyists who tirelessly seek to undermine Moroccan-European relations. During her latest trip to Morocco, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini […]

Mauritania: Migrants facing deportation attack police station in Gogui

Mauritania has experienced heightened tensions after a group of migrants facing deportation launched an attack on a Police station in Gogui, a border area between Mauritania and Mali. Over the week-end, the migrants threw stones at the Police post before setting it on fire. This violent incident is part of a broader crackdown on irregular […]

Morocco Takes over Chairmanship of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

Delegates of African countries have voted for Morocco to lead the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) during the 5th meeting of this regional body convening in Marrakech April 16-18 under the theme: “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”. The North African Kingdom will chair ARFSD for one year and will be responsible […]