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Morocco’s Atlas Lions are once again drawing global acclaim at the 2026 World Cup, delivering standout performances that have earned praise and drew media attention from across the world. Yet, Algeria stands out with its censorship of the word “Morocco,” acting as if the Atlas Lions do not exist in an attempt to hide the […]
Colombia President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has praised the congratulations message he received from King Mohammed VI following his victory in the presidential election, saying the royal message was among the major international recognitions received after the announcement of the results of the vote. In his congratulatory cable, the Moroccan Sovereign expressed the Kingdom’s willingness […]
A delegation from the American mission to Morocco has travelled lately to El Guergarate border post, located between Morocco and Mauritania. The visit sends a strong U.S. message to the Algerian regime and its Polisario militias, warning them against any attempt to undermine the Kingdom’s security and stability. In a press release, the U.S. embassy […]
Moroccan carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has launched a special flight program between Casablanca and Monterrey, Mexico, to transport Moroccan supporters to the Atlas Lions’ Round of 32 match against the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 29, following the national team’s qualification for the knockout stage. The airline will operate 12 […]
A subtle but significant shift is reshaping Latin America’s foreign policy regarding Morocco’s territorial integrity or the Sahara issue. As part of that momentum, the recent election of a new president in Colombia. The election underscores a broader transition marking the gradual retreat of ideological diplomacy and the rise of pragmatism and realism. For decades, […]
Morocco’s Atlas Lions have defeated Haiti 4-2 in their third and final Group C match, played in the American city of Atlanta. For the third time in their World Cup history, after the 1986 edition and the 2022 edition where they made history with a semifinal run, the Atlas Lions have thus secured qualification for […]
Morocco’s early recognition of the United States in 1777 laid the groundwork for one of the longest-standing diplomatic relationships in US history, a legacy now reinforced by deepening defense and strategic ties, according to a feature published by The Washington Diplomat. Morocco became the first country to formally acknowledge the fledgling United States during the […]
King Mohammed VI has offered his warmest congratulations to Abelardo de la Espriella on his election President of Colombia and wished him success in fulfilling the expectations of the Colombian people. “I should like to take this opportunity to express to you the willingness of the Kingdom of Morocco to spur a new momentum in […]
Conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the presidential runoff election in Colombia. His victory deals a hard blow to the Algeria-backed polisario militias who were supported by outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro. The enemies of Morocco’s territorial integrity were counting on the support of Colombia […]
The United States and Morocco are preparing a significant expansion of their military partnership under a new 2026–2036 roadmap that emphasizes drone warfare, artificial intelligence and deeper operational integration, according to details from a U.S. planning document cited by Moroccan media. The plan envisages a shift toward “all-domain” operations, with Morocco set to host a […]