Mauritania: Opposition Threatens to Quit Dialogue as Gvt calls for Third Term for President Abdel Aziz

Moderate opposition parties in Mauritania, which are taking part in the political dialogue organized by the regime, have threatened to walk out of the process after government spokesperson tried to impose proposals allowing constitutional change and paving the way for a third term in office for incumbent President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Around 700 people […]

Morocco’s Move to Rejoin AU: Not Fortuitous But Realpolitik

When the first press reports emerged saying Morocco is considering to retake its seat at the African Union after 32 years of absence, most readers and particularly Morocco’s foes thought it was just hot air or a far-fetched story. They forgot that in the world of politics nothing is impossible. They misread the North African […]

FIFA/World Cup: From Qatar to Chile, Morocco’s winner mindset prevails!

Three years After the historic achievement made by Morocco’s Atlas Lions in Qatar’s World Cup, the first Arab and African team to reach the semi-finals, the Atlas Lion Cubs were crowned the U20 world champions in Chile. They are the first Arab team to reach the top of the world, confirming the status of Morocco […]