The relationship between Morocco and the UN mission in the Sahara territory (MINURSO) was marked by persistent tensions and disagreements throughout its more than three decades of existence. Created on 29 April 1991 by UN Security Council Resolution 690, MINURSO was tasked with monitoring the ceasefire that took effect on 6 September that year. The […]
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Morocco to enact new laws against money laundering, illicit enrichment and conflicts of interest
Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has announced that the government will soon present a series of draft laws targeting money laundering, illicit enrichment, conflicts of interest and corruption, a move welcomed by lawmakers from both the majority and the opposition. Speaking during question time in the House of Representatives, Ouahbi said the bills would be introduced […]
Stellantis to Launch Fiat Fastback and Grizzly, Built in Morocco, Three Months After Kénitra Production Start
Stellantis is preparing the commercial launch of two Fiat models built at its Kénitra plant, the Fastback and the Grizzly, Aujourd’hui le Maroc reports. The announcement comes three months after a July 2026 ceremony marked the start of production on the new Smart Car platform, which the paper describes as reviving Fiat models a little […]
Algeria attempts to turn AU commission into extension of its diplomacy
Algeria is tightening its grip on the African Union Commission through its vice-president, Selma Malika Haddadi, according to a report by Africa Intelligence published on 3 November. Elected in February 2025 as AU Commission vice-president in charge of finance and human resources, Haddadi is already positioning herself for the presidency in 2029, when the post […]
Morocco Foils over 58,000 Migration Attempts in First Eight Months of 2026
Moroccan authorities have foiled 58,153 irregular migration attempts and dismantled 148 smuggling networks during the first eight months of 2026, according to Interior Ministry figures, as criminal groups increasingly used encrypted messaging platforms to organize crossings. The ministry’s 2026 performance report said authorities also rescued and assisted 8,288 people between January and August, highlighting continued […]
Morocco’s New Water Security Strategy: More Dams, Desalination, Flood Protection
Equipment and Water Minister Nizar Baraka told the House of Representatives on Monday in Rabat that his ministry has launched a new water security strategy reflecting climate change. Speaking at the parliament question time, Baraka said the strategy follows King Mohammed VI’s call for a new generation of major strategies. He noted that 53% of […]
Moroccan Scientist Rachid Yazami’s Company Charges a Battery Cell in Seven Minutes
KVI, the Singapore company founded by Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami, has announced a fast-charging advance, Le Matin reports. The firm says it took a battery cell from 10% to 70% in 3 minutes 42 seconds, with the temperature staying below 50°C, and from 0% to 100% in seven minutes. The paper stresses a key caveat. […]
Sahara: Morocco’s Parliament Fully Mobilized Behind King Mohammed VI in Defending Kingdom’s Territorial Integrity
The Moroccan Parliament expressed on Monday total mobilization behind King Mohammed VI in defending the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and Moroccanness of the Sahara. This unanimous position was expressed by the lawmakers during an extraordinary session convened by the two Chambers of the Parliament following the non-renewal the MINURSO mandate by the UN Security Council, putting […]
Shell Agrees to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Nador Port Facility
Shell Trading Rotterdam B.V., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has signed a long-term products offtake agreement with Green Sky Manara LLC for a planned facility at Port Nador, Morocco. The agreement gives Shell exclusive offtake rights for approximately 150 000 tons per year (tpy) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) or an equivalent volume of hydrogenated […]
Russia seeks scapegoat after terminating MINURSO
In a statement released on Sunday, Russian diplomacy blamed the United States for the end of the UN mission in the Moroccan Sahara known as the MINURSO. The commentary omits any mention of Russia’s veto that blocked the only resolution capable of extending the mission and pushing forward the peace process on the basis of […]