US reiterates recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

The Trump administration has reiterated its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and reaffirmed that the autonomy plan represents the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute. This came in a State Department statement following talks in Washington between foreign minister Nasser Bourita and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “The […]

Morocco’s strategy to fight terrorism in Africa highlighted before UN Security Council

The main pillars of the strategy put in place by Morocco to fight terrorism, particularly in Africa, were highlighted Tuesday before the UN Security Council during a public debate on the fight against terrorism led by Africa. In his address during the debate, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN Omar Hilale outlined the multi-faceted strategy […]

Ethiopia crisis: US, EU urge govt. to restore services in conflict-torn Tigray

Ethiopia’s government should resume essential services in the conflict-torn Tigray region in the north of the country, the United States and European Union envoys for the Horn of Africa have said, after a rare visit to the war-torn region facing dire conditions. Tigray, a region in the north of the country, has been struggling to […]