Category: Maghreb

Morocco reaps benefits of Royal diplomacy on Sahara issue

July 26, 2024

In the last five years, Moroccan diplomacy, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, won increasing support from global powers for its territorial integrity and ... Read More

Côte d’Ivoire reiterates unwavering support to Moroccanness of Sahara, hails King’s commitment to Africa

July 24, 2024

Côte d'Ivoire has reiterated its steadfast position in favor of the Moroccan Sahara, and its unwavering support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its ... Read More

AFRICOM Chief sends strong message to Algeria amid alarming reports of growing Iranian influence

July 24, 2024

Gen. Michael Langley, Chief of U.S. Africa Command, travelled on Tuesday to Algeria and met with army chief Said Chengriha and President Abdelmajid Tebboune amidst ... Read More

African Union bans Polisario from participating in international meetings, another setback for Algiers

July 22, 2024

The African Union has decided to ban the Algeria-backed Polisario separatist group from participating in the upcoming international meetings such as forums or summits gathering ... Read More

U.S. Ambassador to Algeria: Washington’s Recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara is Irreversible and Historical Fact

July 20, 2024

The Algerian regime has been smacked with the remarks of U.S. Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin who affirmed that the American recognition of Morocco’s ... Read More

World Bank’s Sweden-funded program to unlock trade through economic growth in MENA region

July 20, 2024

The World Bank has launched a new Sweden-funded Trade Facilitation Support Program (TFSP) in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that aims to streamline trade processes, ... Read More

UK’s new PM pledges $108m to Africa, Middle East to grip migration crisis ‘at source’

July 19, 2024

The newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Thursday (18 July) $108 million in funding for Africa and the Middle East to tackle illegal ... Read More

EU urged to increase financial aid to North Africa to help tackle migration crisis

July 18, 2024

North African countries have urged Europe at a Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli to increase aid to help them stem the flow of refugees and ... Read More

Polisario chief faces lawsuit in Spain for crimes against humanity

July 18, 2024

The Sahraoui Association for the defense of human rights (ASADEDH) sued Polisario separatist chief Brahim Ghali at Spain’s constitutional court for crimes against humanity. The ... Read More

MENA region: IMF forecasts growth to reach 2.2% in 2024 & 4% in 2025

July 17, 2024

Growth in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) is projected to increase from 1.8% in 2023 to 2,2% in 2024 and 4% in ... Read More