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In his first public statement since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, Staffan de Mistura, the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Sahara made it clear that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the basis of talks between the parties: Morocco, Algeria, the Polisario, and Mauritania. De Mistura confirmed a significant shift […]
In a recent analysis, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) declared Morocco the clear diplomatic victor in its long-standing struggle to safeguard its sovereignty over the Sahara territory, following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797. The resolution, passed on October 31, marks a significant shift in international consensus, with CFR noting that […]
Massad Boulos, Special Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs, reaffirmed Washington’s steadfast support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, declaring the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the only viable framework for resolving the Western Sahara dispute. His remarks once more dissipate the propaganda of the Algerian regime which was unable to […]
Moroccans of all walks of life celebrate on this November 6th the 50th anniversary of the “Green March” that was launched by late King Hassan II, a unique peaceful march which enabled the Kingdom to retrieve its southern provinces that were under Spanish dominion. On this day in Moroccan history, 350,000 unarmed Moroccan volunteers, including […]
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 […]