Politics
Sabri Al-Hou, a lawyer and expert in international law, migration, and the Moroccan Sahara issue, described the recent Madrid meeting at the U.S. embassy as a “major push toward resolving the Sahara dispute.” Speaking to the Walaw news platform, Al-Hou explained that, given the nature of......
The United States has renewed its backing for a negotiated and lasting settlement to the Sahara conflict following diplomatic talks held in Madrid with regional and international participants. A senior US official said Washington remains committed to a solution described as fair, durable, and acceptable......
The meeting recently held in Madrid under U.S. sponsorship, dedicated to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara, has reignited speculation about the future of the political process. To analyze the stakes of this diplomatic sequence, Walaw spoke with Mohamed Chiker,......
The Madrid meeting on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for its southern provinces, held under U.S. sponsorship, concluded moments ago without a joint press conference — an expected outcome given the sensitivity of the discussions and the political divergences among the parties. According to confirmed......
Before delving into the details of this week’s selection and the roles of its main actors, it is important to highlight an exceptional national moment. Morocco has experienced, over the past few days, a state of maximum alert due to floods and severe climatic disturbances. In this context, state......
The Spanish Congress of Deputies has approved a landmark bill allowing Sahrawis born during Spain’s colonial administration in the Moroccan Sahara to obtain Spanish nationality. The initiative, introduced by the political coalition Sumar, seeks to grant naturalization rights to individuals born......
Spain's far-right Vox party has formally accused mass immigration of driving down wages and displacing local workers, urging an immediate end to open-border policies. In a non-binding motion submitted to Congress's Labor Commission, the party argues that the government's push to bring in......
A recent Spanish poll highlights growing concerns among citizens about potential armed conflicts, with 42.2% identifying Morocco as a possible adversary. While Russia ranks first, Morocco’s position underscores enduring geopolitical and cultural anxieties between the two nations. Security fears......
Rabat, November 28, 2025 — Morocco and Spain have agreed to convene the 13th High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Madrid on December 4, reaffirming the solid and growing partnership between the two neighboring countries. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Moroccan Prime Minister’s......
Spain has introduced the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) at Lanzarote airport, marking a significant step in the nation’s transition to digital border controls for non-EU visitors. The move is part of a phased rollout across Spain’s airports ahead of the full EU deadline in April......
The European Commission has approved a proposal to begin negotiations on a new fishing agreement with Morocco, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. A move towards renewed cooperation European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis announced the decision on Tuesday before the......
The Spanish government has firmly dismissed allegations of conflict with Morocco, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two nations despite occasional disagreements. Officials criticized the far-right party Vox for perpetuating what they described as a “false narrative” of tensions......
The Caso Koldo, also known as the Ábalos Case, is a major ongoing corruption investigation that has deeply shaken Spain’s political scene since early 2024. The case centers on former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos......
