King Mohammed VI

Covid-19: Morocco announces nationwide night curfew during Ramadan

The Moroccan government has announced a night-time curfew nationwide from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., during the month of Ramadan to start in about a week, while maintaining the various preventive measures previously announced.   A government statement indicates this Wednesday that this decision is in line with the recommendations from the Scientific and Technical […]

Algeria more isolated than ever as it celebrates 70th independence war anniversary

Algeria celebrates the 70th anniversary of its revolution against the backdrop of a series of diplomatic setbacks that left the country in a state of diplomatic isolation. The celebrations this year coincide with a debacle in the security council in a series of diplomatic blows and tension with almost all neighbors, save cash-strapped Tunisia. UN […]

Ecuador deems autonomy initiative as basis to resolve Sahara regional dispute

Ecuador reaffirmed that the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Initiative represents “the basis” to resolve the regional dispute over the Sahara. This position was voiced by Ecuadorian Foreign Minister, Gabriela Sommerfeld, during a joint press briefing with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita, following talks in Rabat on Friday. Ecuador, aligning with the majority of UN member states, also […]