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Iran through its proxy Hezbollah and Algeria-backed Polisario separatists are trying to destabilize Morocco because of its close ties to the US and Europe, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said. “I think it is clear that the interference of Iran in the internal affairs of the Arab and Muslim countries won’t stop in (the) Middle-East and […]
The Department of State has designated ISIS in the Greater Sahara (also known as ISIS-GS) led by Polisario member Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. “Today’s designations notify the U.S. public and the international community that this group is a terrorist organization and this individual has committed or poses a significant risk […]
US President has asked Morocco to choose between getting US backing in the Sahara issue and hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he seeks to pressure the North African country to scrap its bid in favor of the joint bid the USA presented with its neighbors, namely Mexico and Canada. A Moroccan diplomatic source […]
The US Department of Defense has praised Morocco’s role as a strong and stable partner in North Africa, hailing the noteworthy military contributions made by the North African country as part of coalition efforts to defeat ISIS extremist group in Iraq and Syria. The remarks were made by the Pentagon in a press release issued […]
King Mohammed VI has reiterated his rejection of the US administration’s unilateral decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to transfer its embassy to the holy city, and renewed Morocco’s strong and unwavering solidarity with the brotherly Palestinian people in defending their just cause, mainly that of the city of Al Quds. […]
Women are a major asset in global climate action, protection of Oceans and promotion of Clean Energy, said Princess Lalla Hasnaa, chairwoman of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environment Protection, insisting that women’s voices must be heard for the sake of inclusive, sustainable progress. Princess lalla Hasnaa made the statement in an address she delivered […]
The US has severely criticized Algeria’s protectionism as detrimental to trade and to the development of Algerian enterprises and US exporters alike. The US rebuke was expressed by Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who was speaking to the press in Algiers. “The US chamber […]
One after the other, Latin American countries rally the rank of supporters of Morocco’s territorial integrity. After Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Brazil to mention but a few, came the turn of Paraguay whose MPs unanimously adopted a resolution backing Morocco’s autonomy initiative to end the Sahara conflict. The resolution expresses support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, […]
The US State Department has denounced the destabilizing activities led by Iran, including its support for the Lebanese Chiite Hezbollah movement and other terrorist groups. “The United States has consistently raised concerns about the destabilizing nature of Iran’s activities, including Iran’s support for Hezbollah and other terrorist groups,” the US State Department told MAP in […]
As was expected, member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) promised to vote for Morocco’s 2026 bid on June 13 as it runs against the joint North American bid. The decision to back Morocco’s candidacy to organize the tournament was approved by OIC’s foreign ministers at the 45th session of their council. Morocco […]