Politics
Last week marked a notable development in Morocco-South Africa relations as Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, visited Rabat. Speaking in his capacity as the leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, Zuma expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan to resolve the Sahara conflict. This......
A performance of power in Washington On May 22, 2025, a highly charged diplomatic scene unfolded in Washington. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on an official visit, found himself at the center of a confrontation orchestrated by American President Donald Trump. As part of a staged spectacle......
In the midst of an escalating global debate surrounding the reform of the United Nations Security Council, South Africa has encountered a significant diplomatic setback within the BRICS bloc. This follows its failure to garner support from fellow African nations for a permanent seat in a potentially......
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......
A recent article by South African Deputy Minister Alvin Botes has sparked a wave of indignation among Moroccans, particularly regarding the sensitive issue of Morocco’s territorial integrity. As a newcomer to the legal profession, I feel compelled to defend our nation’s sovereignty against......
Corruption within various institutions in South Africa, particularly in sectors such as policing, business, education, and public entities, continues to pose a significant and endemic challenge, according to a report released by Corruption Watch on Friday. In its 13th report titled "Accountable......
In a significant diplomatic setback for South Africa, the expulsion of its ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has ignited intense debate over the failures of the foreign policy pursued by the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party since 1994. Experts have critically analyzed......
The 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) convened in February 2025 in Addis Ababa, with Morocco actively participating in deliberations. Morocco's historical connection to the AU dates back to its founding membership in 1963, although it withdrew in 1984 due to......
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will not attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa, citing concerns over the country's stance on private property rights and international policies. His decision comes as tensions rise between Washington......
South Africa has firmly rejected accusations made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed the country is unjustly “confiscating” land and mistreating certain groups. Trump announced plans to halt all future funding to South Africa until an investigation is conducted, though he......
The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party, has taken decisive action against one of its senior members following a controversial visit to Morocco. This move underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding the Sahara dispute and reveals potential fractures within the party's......
At the recent 79th United Nations General Assembly, African leaders reignited the longstanding debate on reforming the UN Security Council, emphasizing the critical need for permanent African representation with veto power. This push for change underscores the growing concern among African nations about......
