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Algeria wants tourists but has yet to improve its perception, infrastructure

The Algerian regime has announced big plans to attract 12 million tourists by 2030. Yet, on the ground, everything needs to be done from relaxing visa procedures, training skilled staff to ensuring security in a country that is notorious as one of the hardest countries to access in North Africa. With over 1600 km of […]

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Morocco-France high joint committee to be held on July 4

Morocco and France are preparing to hold their high joint committee on July 4 in Rabat, marking a patch up of ties after a period of silent diplomatic tension, Moroccan media reported. The committee will be co-chaired by Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his French counterpart Gabriel Attal, who will be having his first […]

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The seven pillars of Morocco’s public enterprises revamp

King Mohammed VI has been briefed on the progress made in the revamp of enterprises in which the state is a stakeholder with the aim of improving governance, regional influence, promoting investments and territorial development, and enhancing competitiveness. This came in a statement by the spokesman for the Royal Palace following a ministers’ council chaired […]

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Sahara: Moroccan diplomat denounces Algeria’s manipulation of its mandate in Security Council

The Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, sent, Friday, a letter to the President and members of the UN Security Council in which he decried the instrumentalization by Algeria of its mandate in the Council to advance its biased position on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara. “The Kingdom of Morocco […]

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Algeria’s stillborn anti-Morocco regional union

Tunisia has added the final nail in Algeria’s attempt to create a Maghreb union that excludes and isolates Morocco. The Algerian president has spoken about a union in the making with Tunisia and Libya due to the inaction of the Maghreb union that also includes Mauritania and Morocco. Analysts have said that Tebboune was seeking […]

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Rights Watchdogs denounce surge in Tunisia’s repression of free speech

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International joined their voice to local Tunisian rights watchdogs to denounce the ongoing repressive measures targeting journalists, civil society activists, and critics of President Kais Saied’s iron fist. “By attacking journalists and other media figures, Saied’s government is moving to put the last nail in the coffin of Tunisia’s civic […]

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Algeria alarmed by huge Chinese investments going to Morocco

As a growing number of giant Chinese companies chose to invest in Morocco for its political stability and competitive assets, the Algerian regime became extremely worried to see its neighboring country taking the lead and thriving while Algeria is lagging behind and sinking into the abyss. In a desperate move to address the situation, Algerian […]

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Senegal reiterates unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity

Senegal has reiterated its steady support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, confirming the commitment of the administration of Bassirou Faye to centuries-old friendly ties with Morocco. The remark was made by Senegal’s foreign minister Yassine Fall in a joint statement following a visit in Rabat, during which she held talks with her Moroccan peer […]

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UK: MPs, Lords urge British Executive to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara without delay

Over thirty British members of Parliament and Lords have sent a letter to the Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, urging the British executive to “officially and without delay” support the Moroccan autonomy plan as the “only solution” to the artificial conflict over the Sahara, and pointing out that Morocco deserves UK’s full and unequivocal support. In […]

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UK ambassador’s shortsightedness harms centuries-old ties with Morocco

British ambassador to Morocco Simon Martin, better known by his storytelling performance in Marrakech Jemaa El Fna square, has seen his popularity plunge in the Kingdom following revelations by a UK parliament member, who accused him of blocking any progress towards the UK’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, a decision the US, African […]