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Adil Auraghi, a recent graduate of Stanford Law School, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a judicial clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. His appointment to the ICJ’s prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program marks a first for Morocco since the program’s establishment in 2000, reports […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned Sudanese aircraft from landing at its airports, a move Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority described as “surprising” and deeply disruptive to travel plans for its citizens. The UAE also blocked a Sudanese flight from departing Abu Dhabi, escalating already fraught relations between the two nations. The flight ban marks […]
Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to halt its direct cargo shipping route between South Africa and the United States, effective October 1, 2025. The decision is expected to significantly impact South African exporters, who will now face longer transit times and higher logistics costs. According to a company notice sent to clients earlier […]
Panama has formally reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, aligning itself with a growing number of nations backing Rabat’s proposal as the only realistic solution to the long-standing territorial dispute. The announcement, made by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha during Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations, is seen as a significant diplomatic development. […]
Morocco was elected Tuesday Vice-President of the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, taking place in Awaza, Turkmenistan August 5 to 8. Morocco’s election, in the person of Permanent Representative to the UN Omar Hilale, is an international recognition of the important role played by Morocco to enable landlocked countries access to the sea […]
U.S. senior advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has quelled Algeria’s speculations about a possible change in the United States’ position on the Sahara, leaving the Algerian junta in “shock and awe” as their margin of maneuver is considerably reducing. In an interview with Algerian newspaper El Watan, Boulos said he discussed the Sahara issue with […]
Humanitarian aid sent by Morocco under the direct orders of King Mohammed VI has arrived in Gaza and is currently being distributed to displaced populations across the region, according to Mohamed Salem Cherkaoui, Director of the Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Qods Al-Sharif Agency. The shipment, totaling 180 tons, includes essential food supplies, medical equipment, and infant […]
Northern Nigeria is facing a spiraling food and security crisis, with aid agencies warning that drastic funding cuts and rising hunger could push desperate populations into the arms of jihadist groups like Boko Haram. The United Nations calls the situation “unprecedented,” with over 31 million Nigerians facing acute food insecurity and 5 million children suffering […]
Morocco has reaffirmed strong commitment to supporting African landlocked countries, especially those of the Sahel. Morocco has made cooperation with landlocked countries, particularly in Africa, a strategic priority, said Moroccan Minister of Transport & Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh in an address made Tuesday at the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, convening in Awaza, Turkmenistan […]
China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched in 2022 by President Xi Jinping, is increasingly shaping Africa’s security architecture, drawing both support and scrutiny across the continent. According to a new analysis by the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies, the GSI is rapidly reshaping security partnerships across Africa, embedding Chinese norms into military, policing, and […]