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GenZ212 movement reaffirms unity following Amazigh members’ temporary withdrawal

Morocco’s youth-led movement, GenZ212, has reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of “awareness, unity, and dignity” after several Amazigh members announced a temporary freeze in their participation. The move comes amid weeks of nationwide demonstrations demanding reforms in education,......

John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified documents amid Sahara tensions

John Bolton, former US national security adviser and long-time supporter of the Polisario Front in Washington, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on 18 criminal counts for mishandling classified information. If convicted, the 76-year-old faces up to ten years in prison on each count. The......

Malawi reinforces support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as partnership deepens

Malawi has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, describing the North African kingdom’s autonomy plan as the most credible and realistic framework for resolving the long-standing territorial dispute. In a recent phone conversation with Moroccan Foreign Minister......

Massad Boulos: “It’s the Moroccan Sahara, not the Western Sahara”

In a statement reinforcing the U.S. position on the Moroccan Sahara, Massad Boulos, senior adviser to Donald Trump for Africa and the Middle East, confirmed that a U.S. consulate will be opened in Morocco’s southern provinces if Trump wins a second term in office. Speaking in an interview aired......

De Mistura urges Algeria to join new UN-led talks on Sahara

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura has renewed his appeal for all stakeholders, including Algeria, to engage in a new round of negotiations over the Sahara conflict under UN auspices. During his most recent briefing to the UN Security Council, de Mistura emphasized the urgency of reviving the stalled peace......

Algeria signals openness to restore ties with Morocco amid Sahara tensions

Senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos said that Algeria has shown willingness to improve relations with Morocco, a move that could signal a rare diplomatic thaw between the two North African neighbors long divided over the Sahara dispute. In an interview with Asharq News on October 16, Boulos......

Russia praises Morocco's balanced stance on Ukraine amid growing ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commended Morocco for its “balanced, measured position on the situation in Ukraine and surrounding areas” during a high-level meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Moscow on Thursday. The discussion underscored Morocco’s efforts......

Morocco and Russia deepen ties ahead of 10th strategic partnership anniversary

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow on Thursday to strengthen the historic relationship between their nations, which dates back to the 18th century. Their discussions included diplomatic coordination, economic ties, and cultural collaboration,......

Bourita reaffirms Morocco’s call for Sahel nations to resist foreign control

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has reiterated his country’s firm stance in support of African sovereignty, urging that nations of the Sahel region should not be subjected to external interference or political guardianship. Speaking in Moscow alongside Russian Foreign Minister......

Morocco’s diplomacy earns Russian praise for advancing peace in the Palestine-Israel conflict

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has lauded Morocco’s consistent and constructive role in promoting efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing its contribution to regional peace diplomacy. During a joint press conference in Moscow with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser......

Mitch McConnell falls during confrontation with activist but resumes Senate duties

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, tripped and fell on October 16 while being confronted by an activist in the basement of a Senate office building. The 83-year-old lawmaker was approached by a protester, identified as Stella, who questioned him about immigration policies associated with......

Lecornu survives no-confidence votes as pension reform put on hold

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, securing critical support from the Socialist Party after agreeing to suspend President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious pension reform until after the 2027 presidential election. The motions, brought......

Sahara emerges as a model of stability and development 50 years after the Green March

Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, addressed the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, highlighting the progress of the Sahara region as Morocco prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Green March. He emphasized......

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