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Sahara: Elliott Abrams supports again Morocco, slams Algeria

The Biden administration should support its predecessor’s decision recognizing the Moroccanness of the Sahara, said former U.S. deputy National Security Advisor, Elliott Abrams. Speaking at a virtual conference organized by the New York City Bar Association on the Sahara issue, Mr. Elliot, former Assistant Secretary of State (1981-89), describes Morocco as “U.S. long-standing loyal strategic […]

Chad declares state of emergency amid inter-communal conflict

Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno on Sunday declared a three-month state of emergency in the eastern provinces of Sila and Ouaddai, following escalation of inter-communal conflict.   To end the “disastrous situation,” the president ordered the deployment of military reinforcements and the disarmament of all civilians in the area. “The main cause of this whole […]

Egypt and Morocco discuss regional affairs

Morocco’s Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Salaheddine Mezouar, was in Cairo during the weekend to deliver a letter from the King to President Al-Sisi. He also met his Egyptian homologue, Sameh Shoukry, to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues. When Al-Sisi was elected as president, Morocco’s King Mohammed described him as someone possessing the qualities […]