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U.S. Permanent Representative to UN Mike Waltz met on Tuesday a delegation of the Sahrawi Movement for Peace, a political body set up in 2020 by former Polisario members who broke away from the Algeria-backed separatist group. These Sahrawis are “voices committed to peace, compromise, and a durable solution,” to the Sahara issue, said the […]
Morocco’s progression to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealed with a well-deserved victory over the Netherlands in Monterrey, has reinforced how football has become one of the vehicles for the country’s growing soft power and international visibility. Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties after a 1–1 draw on June 29, advancing […]
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 […]
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, conveyed Africa’s message during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter at a ceremony held on Friday in New York. Speaking on behalf of the African Group at the UN during a plenary session of the General Assembly, Hilale highlighted that […]
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, […]
Over nine tons of lifesaving medical material and equipment has been donated by Morocco to the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (MONUSCO) to enable the UN mission address the Ebola virus outbreak in Ituri Province. Morocco has donated According to the UN body, a Moroccan Air Force C-130H aircraft landed […]
Attempts by some Western and Arab media outlets and football analysts to frame Morocco’s historic World Cup performances as a by-product of foreign-born talent miss the point of the country’s long-term investment in talents and infrastructure. Morocco’s standing as a serious contender in this World Cup and its run to the semifinals of the 2022 […]
A new report by the Paris-based Institut d’études de géopolitique appliquée (IEGA) has praised Morocco’s religious governance model as a “central instrument” in countering radicalization, highlighting the decisive role of King Mohammed VI in shaping a stable and moderate religious framework- faithful to the inherent values of Islam- that has drawn growing international attention. According […]
Several delegate and petitioners have called for delisting the Sahara issue from the UN Special Committee after the adoption of the UNSC resolution 2797 endorsing the Autonomy Plan under Moroccan sovereignty, saying the plan is backed by 130 UN Member-States – including three permanent members of the Security Council. UN Security Council Resolution 2797 is […]
UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura conferred Monday with Algerian foreign minister Ahmed Attaf within the frame of a regional tour and preparations for a new round of talks on the Sahara in accordance with UNSC resolution 2797 endorsing the Autonomy Plan under Moroccan sovereignty. A statement issued by the Algerian Foreign ministry said talks […]