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In a speech delivered Tuesday (1 Oct) at Marine Corps Base Quantico before over 800 military leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump stunned allies by insisting that it’s not “our job … to police the far reaches of Kenya and Somalia.” He portrayed foreign deployments as misplaced priorities, arguing that the U.S. must instead confront an […]
Kenya’s President William Ruto has called for stronger international backing for the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, as the United States pushes to expand the operation into a more robust Gang Suppression Force under new United Nations’ frameworks. Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Ruto revealed that the Multinational Security Support (MSS) […]
In a bold step to safeguard global trade from rising protectionism, fourteen small and medium-sized countries, including Morocco and Rwanda, have officially launched the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a new international alliance aimed at promoting open markets, attracting investment, and addressing modern trade challenges. Announced during a virtual ministerial meeting attended by […]
Panama has formally reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, aligning itself with a growing number of nations backing Rabat’s proposal as the only realistic solution to the long-standing territorial dispute. The announcement, made by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha during Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations, is seen as a significant diplomatic development. […]
West African leaders are rejecting U.S. efforts to offload third-country deportees, following a White House summit where President Donald Trump reportedly floated the idea of African nations accepting migrants refused by their own governments. Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló confirmed Thursday (10 July) that while Trump raised the issue during a Wednesday meeting with five […]
Panama considers the Morocco-proposed autonomy initiative as the most serious, credible, and realistic basis for resolving the regional dispute over the Sahara and as the only solution for the future. This supportive position was expressed in a Joint Communiqué signed, on Monday in Rabat, following talks between Panama’s Foreign Minister, Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, who is […]
Panama’s recent decision in favour of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara has dealt another hard blow to the Algerian military regime as the Central American country will take its seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council starting January 1, 2025. This is a major diplomatic setback for Algiers as Rabat has gained […]
Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez has expresses high esteem for the royal message that King Mohammed VI had addressed to President of Panama José Raul Mulino, after the Latin American country decided to suspend all recognition of the so-called “sadr”, a decision that opens a new page in bilateral relations. This came at […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of thanks to the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino Quintero, following his country’s wise decision regarding the Kingdom’s first National Cause, a decision that opens new page in bilateral ties. “I would like to address my most sincere thanks, following the wise decision undertaken by your friendly […]
In line with the international law, Panama has cut all ties with the self-proclaimed Polisario entity, SADR, the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement. “The Republic of Panama, prioritizing national interests and adhering to the core principles of its foreign policy, reaffirms its commitment to the objectives and values that underpin multilateralism. The Republic […]