King Mohammed VI & Pope Francis

Algeria’s drowning diplomacy clutches at South African straw

Algeria’s diplomacy has ensued painful setbacks in recent years on the Sahara issue. Morocco’s successful move to secure the border crossing with Mauritania and the recognition by the US of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara are the latest nails in the coffin of Algeria’s mulish support for the Polisario separatist militia. Isolated globally and in […]

Obama Debunks Suggestions of International Troops in Libya

US President Barack Obama Friday dismissed claims that the international community was planning to send ground troops to Libya to shore up the unity government and help fight IS. Speaking at a joint press conference with David Cameron in London, Obama said sending ground troops will be a wrong signal to the unity government. “There’s […]

Morocco makes history, reaches semi-finals after knocking down Portugal

Morocco makes history, reaches semi-finals after knocking down Portugal 1 to null. The Atlas Lions have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Cup. Beyond the sporting side of this feat, which we owe to Walid Regragui and his marvellous team, this victory reinforces the “soft power” of Morocco, a country which is positioning itself […]