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Canada said on April 28 it supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the basis for a mutually acceptable political solution, a move that could mark a turning point in bilateral relations that have faced strain in recent months. The position was set out in a statement by Global Affairs Canada after Foreign Minister […]
Desire to contain Morocco drives Algeria’s Sahel trade plan Algeria’s renewed push to present itself as a commercial gateway for the Sahel came as the latest desperate political maneuver driven by rivalry with Morocco rather than a serious effort to improve regional trade access for landlocked African countries. This week, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf […]
Republican congressman Tim Moore (North Carolina) has joined the list of U.S. lawmakers pushing for the designation of Polisario as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) with the emerging of evidences confirming the participation of the Algeria-backed armed militias in the deadly terrorist attacks launched against Mali. The FTO bill was introduced in the House of […]
UnionPay International (UPI) has received Casablanca Finance City (CFC) status, a premier label & regulatory framework granted to companies targeting African business. By securing this status, UPI joins an elite group of multinational institutions benefiting from a specialized legal, fiscal, and regulatory framework designed to foster regional integration as CFC serves as a strategic gateway […]
The government of the Canary Islands aligns with Spain’s official position, supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most serious, realistic and credible basis for resolving the Sahara dispute, Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo said. This position was expressed during a press briefing held on Monday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with the President of […]
A new report from Spain-based defense analysis platform Defensa has shed detailed light on Morocco’s evolving military posture, describing a strategic doctrine that combines the Defense of territorial integrity with an active role in regional security across the Sahel corridor. The analysis arrives at a moment when Morocco’s security architecture is attracting sustained attention from […]
A long-read data analysis published on Monday by Medias24 offers one of the most rigorous examinations to date of Morocco’s tourism trajectory between 2008 and 2025, revealing a sector that has not merely recovered from the pandemic but has entered a structurally different phase — one characterized by record volumes, rising revenues, and yet a […]
Morocco reiterated this Tuesday its active and constant solidarity with Mali before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, and called for strengthened support for the West African country’s efforts. Speaking during an AU-PSC meeting devoted to discussing the situation in Mali, the Moroccan delegation firmly condemned the terrorist and separatist attacks that targeted civilian […]
Tunisian authorities have detained prominent journalist Zied El Hani over comments posted on social media, reviving alarms among press freedom advocates who say President Kais Saied’s government is intensifying its campaign against independent media nearly five years after his power grab. El Hani was taken into custody last week after appearing before the National Guard’s […]
The African Lion 2026, the largest annual multinational military exercise organized by the United States in Morocco, reflects Moroccan-American commitment to regional security and stability. “As our nations celebrate 250 years of friendship, this enduring diplomatic and military partnership continues to build capable, interoperable forces and strengthen security across the region,” said U.S. Ambassador to […]