AU summit feb 2020

Elected representatives in Sahara make case for renewal of Morocco-EU fisheries deal- Politico

Elected members of regional and local councils as well as MPs from the Southern provinces, the Sahara, published an article on Politico, highlighting the benefits of the Morocco-EU fisheries agreement on the local population and economy. “We recognize Morocco as the only legitimate representative of our interests and will — and we call for the […]

Moroccan, Spanish FMs discuss bilateral ties, situation in Maghreb & Sahel

Moroccan and Spanish Foreign Ministers Nasser Bourita and Arancha Gonzalez Laya held talks on Tuesday through videoconference.   Talks focused on regional issues of common interest in the Maghreb, the Sahel and the Euro-Mediterranean area.   During their talks, the two officials commended the excellent relations between Morocco and Spain, a country that King Mohammed […]

Niger nationalizes French uranium giant Orano’s Subsidiary amid sovereignty push

Niger’s military regime has nationalized Somaïr, the subsidiary of French uranium giant Orano, escalating tensions between Niamey and Paris in a move that symbolizes the regime’s sovereignty-focused policies since taking power in 2023. The nationalization announcement, delivered through state television during a council of ministers report, cited Orano’s “irresponsible, illegal and disloyal behavior” and characterized […]