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The Trump administration has imposed an indefinite suspension on permanent immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, in a move to restrict legal immigration to the United States, the Guardian reported. The freeze, effective January 21, targets applicants deemed likely to become a “public charge,” meaning dependent on […]
Lt. General Mohamed Berrid, Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces & Commander of the South Zone, received Thursday in Agadir, Maj. General MD Fakhrul Ahsan, Commander of MINURSO. The meeting is part of the regular exchanges between the two parties. They discussed the UN mission’s activities, operational coordination, security, demining, and logistical support. The meeting […]
The Republic of Suriname has reaffirmed steadfast support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory and welcomed UN Security Council resolution 2797 which endorsed the Moroccan Autonomy plan under the Kingdom’s sovereignty. The supportive stand was expressed by the top diplomat of this South American country Melvin Bouva during his meeting held Thursday […]
The World Bank forecasts economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region will reach 3.6% in 2026 before accelerating to 3.9% in 2027. These estimates, featured in the updated Global Economic Prospects report, were slightly revised downward compared to the institution’s June projections. The downward revision primarily reflects larger-than-expected oil production increases from […]
The American-Moroccan-Mauritanian talks held lately in Nouakchott on regional issues, including the Sahara, sparked Algerian regime’s fears about Mauritania’s diplomatic shift and support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in the Sahara. The tripartite meeting gathered Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Merzoug, Moroccan Ambassador to Nouakchott Hamid Chabar and Deputy Head of Mission at U.S. embassy Corina […]
U.S. republican congressman Lance Gooden has joined the list of lawmakers supporting the labelling of Algeria-backed Polisario group a terrorist organization, seeking to destabilize Morocco, strategic ally and long-standing partner of the United States. A bipartisan legislation was introduced in June 2025 in the U.S. Congress to designate Polisario a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The […]
Morocco is locking its airspace with the most advanced military technology in the region, the “Barak MX” air defense system, sending a strong message to the Kingdom’s enemies. According to press reports, Morocco’s acquisition of a top-tier interceptor system comes after the transfer of asymmetric terror tactics and drone technology to the Algeria-backed separatist groups […]
The Algerian regime has suffered another humiliating diplomatic setback after Moscow excluded again Polisario from the Russia-Africa cooperation forum held over the weekend in Cairo. By excluding the separatist group from such an international event, Russia confirms its unwavering position that participation in its forums is open only to sovereign States recognized by the United […]
Morocco and Mauritania discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in decentralization and land-use planning during meetings held recently in Nouakchott between governmental officials. Talks covered prospects of developing a roadmap designed to consolidate ties between both countries’ local authorities in local governance, such as public services, urban development, and land-use planning. In a statement to MAP, the […]
Morocco, a Muslim country located in western North Africa, with coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, has been recognized among countries having the richest culture and heritage in the world. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Kingdom has a unique mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultural influences. Unlike many […]