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Ceuta and Spanish FM Reject Speculation of ‘New Green March’ by Morocco

The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, and Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, have firmly dismissed recent media claims suggesting a potential Moroccan “Green March” targeting the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Both officials categorically rejected these speculations,......

Spain strengthens ties with Morocco, reaffirms support for Sahara sovereignty

Spain views Morocco as a critical ally, with Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares calling it a “strategic partner of the highest order” during a recent interview with El País. Spain remains firmly supportive of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara region, which has been......

US proposal to Spain in 2002 on territorial dispute with Morocco

In 2002, Washington proposed to Madrid the return of the Zaffarine Islands and other territories to Morocco, according to newly revealed information. Federico Trillo, Spain's former Minister of Defense (2000-2004, Popular Party), disclosed that the United States had offered to mediate between Spain......

Trump’s foreign policy sparks Spanish fears over Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish media outlets are abuzz with speculation and concern over the potential implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for Spain’s North African enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla. Drawing parallels to Trump’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Spanish publications......

Morocco emerges as a key partner for EU in migration and security efforts

Morocco’s dual approach to migration and security sets a benchmark for EU collaboration Morocco has solidified its position as a pivotal partner for the European Union in addressing migration and security challenges, according to a recent report by Italy’s ANSA news agency. The North African......

Spain's Interior Minister Defends Morocco Customs Negotiations Amid Media Scrutiny

Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has firmly rejected reports suggesting Morocco is creating obstacles in the reopening of customs offices in Ceuta and Melilla, attributing delays to technical considerations that require further development. Speaking at the inauguration of a new......

Spain Intensifies Border Control Aid to Morocco Amid Record Migration Crisis

Spain has allocated €2.5 million to Morocco for enhanced border surveillance equipment and vehicles, responding to unprecedented migration pressures that saw 63,970 irregular arrivals in 2024—a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The funding, channeled through the International and Ibero-American......

Melilla Border Crossings Plummet as Morocco Intensifies Migration Controls

The Spanish enclave of Melilla has witnessed its lowest irregular migration numbers in over three decades, recording just 113 arrivals in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous year's figure of 340 entries, highlighting the effectiveness of enhanced border control measures. The decline......

Spain Reinforces Migration Partnership with Morocco Amid Successful Border Control Efforts

In a significant development for Mediterranean migration policy, Spain's Secretary of State for Security, Rafael Pérez, has designated Morocco as a "priority partner" in addressing irregular migration challenges. The announcement came during the XXI Meeting of the Spanish-Moroccan......

Moroccan Real Madrid Fans Spark Controversy with Full Map Display at Bernabéu

A recent visit by the Casablanca Real Madrid fan club to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium has ignited a heated debate over territorial sovereignty and international relations. The Moroccan supporters, officially recognized by both Real Madrid and Moroccan authorities, proudly displayed a map of Morocco......

Navigating Change: Morocco's Coastal Security Measures Shift Migration Patterns to Spain

Morocco's Enhanced Border Control Reduces Irregular Migration to Spain by 30% Marrakech - Amid a 66% increase in irregular migrant entries to Spain this year, largely fueled by arrivals to the Canary Islands, Morocco's intensified border control plays a pivotal role in regulating migration from......

Ceuta and Melilla: Potential Shift in Sovereignty by 2030?

In a bold assertion, Spanish intelligence analyst Fernando Cocho suggests that the cities of Ceuta and Melilla may come under shared Spanish-Moroccan sovereignty by the early 2030s. Cocho claims this strategic move has the backing of both the European Union, notably France, and the United States. The......