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Imminent return of Morocco’s ambassador to Germany as tension eased

Morocco’s ambassador to Germany Zohour Alaoui is expected to return to Berlin after German authorities have voiced a clear support to Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty. Rabat recalled its ambassador to Berlin last May and suspended all cooperation ties and contacts with the German embassy in Rabat and German political […]

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Germany wants to mend ties with Morocco

In a new move to mend ties with Morocco, Germany’s president has sent to King Mohammed VI an invitation for an official visit to Berlin in order to establish a “new partnership.” In a message on occasion of the new year, German President Frank-Walter Stein welcomed the largescale reforms spurred by King Mohammed VI and […]

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Light at end of tunnel for Moroccan-German ties

Morocco welcomed the statement by Germany’s foreign ministry in which Berlin supported the autonomy initiative and highlighted Rabat’s role in favor of regional peace and security. “Morocco appreciates the positive statements and constructive positions recently made by the new German federal government,” Morocco’s foreign ministry said in a statement on its official twitter account. “These […]

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New German Government reaches out to Morocco, a central partner of Europe

The new German government has reached out to Morocco this Monday in a bid to turn the page on the diplomatic crisis which has been straining bilateral relations for months. The German Foreign Ministry actually issued a statement hailing the Kingdom as a central partner of Europe and expressing Berlin’s support for Morocco’s efforts to […]

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Germany wants normal ties with Morocco- statement

Berlin welcomes the normalization of ties between Morocco and Israel and looks forward to restoring ties with Rabat, said the German embassy. “The Kingdom of Morocco is a key partner for Germany. From the federal government’s perspective, it is in the interest of both countries to return to good and traditionally expansive diplomatic ties. The […]

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COVID-19: Morocco suspends flights with UK, Netherlands, Germany

Moroccan authorities will suspend air links with the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany, Moroccan airlines RAM and Air Arabia said. The decision was taken following the spread of a new and more contagious coronavirus variant in the three countries. However, the suspension of flights will add hurdles to the recovery of a bad-hit tourist industry […]

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Moroccan Mustapha El Yamli, Head of Arab League Office in Berlin

Moroccan diplomat Mustapha El Yamli has become Head of the Arab League Office in Berlin. His appointment to this post comes following the decisions made during the meeting held Sept.9 in Cairo by the Council of Arab Foreign ministers.   Mr. El Yamli was a university professor before joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He […]

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Germany re-opens embassy in Libya

Germany Thursday reopened its embassy in Libya after seven years of closure as the European country aims to increase diplomatic presence in the war-torn African country set on a path of December elections and reconstruction. “Today, we want to show with the reopening that Germany is and will remain a committed partner of Libya,” said […]

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G7 urges Kais Saied to end exceptional measures with clear roadmap

The Group of Seven also known as G7 through their various missions in Tunisia Monday called on President Kais Saied to propose a clear roadmap out of the ongoing exceptional measures including suspension of the parliament and seizure of the executive power that he has taken since July 25 in an alleged attempt to restore […]

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Germany wants EU’s support for weakening Algeria to counterbalance rising Morocco in Africa

The inroads made by Morocco at the economic and diplomatic levels in Africa bother Berlin, as a leading German international relations think tank has called on the EU to help a weakening Algeria counterbalance Rabat’s increasing influence in the continent. Morocco recalled its ambassador to Berlin in May in protest over Germany’s hostile positions towards […]