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Rabat Confirmed as Seat of African Capitals of Culture Committee

Rabat will host the headquarters of the African Capitals of Culture Committee after African Union ministers unanimously endorsed the move at a meeting in Burundi last week, cementing Morocco’s role as a driver of cultural diplomacy on the continent. The decision, adopted during the fifth session of the AU’s specialized technical committee on youth, culture […]

Morocco slams HRW for non-respect of judiciary’s independence

Morocco has formally rejected the allegations of Human Rights Watch, which attacked in a recent report the Moroccan judiciary, accusing it of bias in the wake of the pre-trial detention of Omar Radi on espionage-related charges and rape. In a strong worded statement, Moroccan public authorities denounced the double speak of HRW, which calls for […]

Morocco Reaps Benefits of Royal Leadership in Sahara Issue- Spanish Paper

Morocco has scored precious diplomatic points in the UN-led negotiations to settle the Sahara issue, thanks to the leadership of King Mohammed VI, said Spanish paper, La Provincia. The King’s policy regarding the Sahara has given Morocco an upper hand in the Sahara issue evidenced by the increasing withdrawals of recognition of the Algerian-based SADR […]