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Biden Administration maintains recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Joey Hood, said Biden administration maintains recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. “There is no change in the US position,” he told reporters in Rabat Wednesday following talks with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Hood reiterated support for a UN solution to the Sahara issue […]

Moroccan Najat Rochdi Appointed UN Special Envoy for Syria

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced Wednesday the appointment of Moroccan Najat Rochdi as his Deputy Special Envoy for Syria. She succeeds Khawla Matar of Bahrain. Ms. Rochdi brings over 20 years of experience in political affairs and international coordination in conflict and post-conflict areas, including through her latest assignment as Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and […]

Morocco calls for strengthening working methods of PSC; strict compliance with procedures

Morocco called for strengthening the working methods of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), to enable this body to fulfill its mandate to promote peace, security and stability in Africa. During the 15th annual retreat of the AU/PSC, which wrapped up Monday in Tunis, the Moroccan delegation, led by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to […]