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King Mohammed VI welcomed the UN Security Council resolution stating that Morocco’s autonomy should be the basis of talks to settle the Sahara conflict. Morocco has entered “a new chapter in the process of consolidating the Moroccanness of the Sahara,” following the adoption of a pivotal resolution by the United Nations Security Council, the King […]
The UN Security Council has voted overwhelmingly for a resolution supporting clearly Morocco’s Autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty as a credible basis for negotiations. The landmark resolution, which extends MINURSO mandate for one year, was approved Friday with 11 votes in favor to none against, 3 abstentions (China, Pakistan, and […]
As the UN Security Council edges closer to endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, the Algerian regime has launched a damage control operation of the collapse of its decades-long support for the Polisario front. For a country that once boasted impressive diplomatic clout in the 1970s and 1980s, at the height of the Cold […]
Algeria’s state-led economic model faces growing vulnerabilities as global oil prices weaken and fiscal imbalances deepen, while diversification stalls. Latest IMF and World Bank assessments reveal a troubling mix of widening deficits, persistent unemployment, and distorted macro indicators that mask underlying fragility. The IMF projects average oil prices at $65.8 per barrel in 2026, down […]
Morocco’s capital Rabat has secured a prestigious position in National Geographic’s top five “Best Destinations to Discover in 2026,” ranking ahead of renowned cities including Rio de Janeiro, Vancouver, and Manila in the magazine’s highly anticipated annual travel guide. The publication highlights Rabat as both an ancient imperial city and cosmopolitan metropolis, where visitors can […]
The impressive scenes of jubilation of Moroccan fans in Rabat, the victory parade of the U-20 World Cup champions and their memorable celebration at the Royal Palace with Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan are powerful display of unity and pride, leaving Morocco’s enemies totally crushed. The historic achievement made by the U-20 Atlas Cubs, the […]
Algeria’s frantic diplomatic activity ahead of the UN Security Council vote on the Sahara issue underscores a growing sense of vulnerability as international consensus builds up around Morocco’s autonomy plan. Belgium and Poland have become the latest EU nations to back Morocco’s autonomy plan ahead of the UN vote, amid signals from Washington of an […]
Algerian Foreign minister Ahmed Attaf spoke on the phone with Russian peer Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday in a desperate move to have Russia veto against the American draft resolution supporting Morocco’s Autonomy plan offered by the Kingdom for the Sahara under its sovereignty. However, Moscow is signaling a shift in its position in favor of […]
Under mounting pressure ahead of what diplomats describe as a “historic vote” at the UN Security Council later this month, Algeria and its proxy, the Polisario Front, are scrambling to project an image of flexibility. The separatist group announced a so-called “expanded proposal” for a political solution to the Sahara conflict, a move widely seen […]
Trump’s advisor for the Middle-east Steve Witkoff said on Monday that the U.S. administration is working on a peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria. “There will be a peace agreement, in my opinion, within 60 days”, announced Mr. Witkoff on CBS’s “60 Minutes Overtime” TV program in presence of Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law. During the […]