Politics
Mali has formally lodged a complaint against Algeria at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of shooting down a Malian army reconnaissance drone in early April within Malian territory. The incident has further strained relations between the two countries, which have faced growing......
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently announced an ambitious plan to position Algerian ports as vital trade hubs for landlocked African nations. Speaking at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Tebboune emphasized Algeria’s intent to revitalize its neglected ties with the continent,......
The United States has reaffirmed its steadfast support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, dismissing ongoing attempts by Algeria to challenge this position. Senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senior Advisor Massad Boulos, have reiterated Washington’s recognition......
The Moroccan–American Treaty of Peace and Friendship, signed in 1786, established one of the world’s oldest diplomatic relationships. Negotiated by American diplomat Thomas Barclay and Moroccan envoy Tahir Fannish under the reign of Sultan Mohammed III, the treaty marked the first formal......
The Board of Governors of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has adopted a resolution stating that Iran is failing to meet its international nuclear safeguard obligations, according to diplomatic sources reported by Al Jazeera. The resolution passed......
The European Union is turning to Morocco to restore its strained ties with Sahel countries. This diplomatic shift was highlighted during the recent visit of EU Special Representative João Cravinho to Rabat. Cravinho held talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, emphasizing the importance......
Recent reports have revealed the arrest of Bazi Mathieu, also known as "Nico," by Ivorian authorities under President Alassane Ouattara. This event raises significant questions regarding its purpose, especially amid accusations that the Ivorian government has been involved in efforts to destabilize......
King Mohammed VI welcomed the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Monday. This significant gathering emphasized Morocco’s commitment to fostering robust partnerships in the Sahel region. The ministers included Karamoko Jean Marie Traore, Minister......
The United States' support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara marked a significant step in the Kingdom’s international relations. This support, initially offered during Donald Trump’s first term, has only grown stronger. On April 8, 2025, during a visit by Moroccan Foreign......
Tensions between Algeria and the Sahel States Confederation (AES) have intensified following the destruction of a Malian military drone by Algerian forces on the night of March 31 to April 1, 2025, in the Tin-Zaouatène region, northern Mali. In an official statement released on April 6, the AES's......
Morocco's presidency of the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) in March reaffirmed the country's steadfast dedication to promoting peace and stability across Africa. Key discussions during this tenure included the impact of artificial intelligence on security and peace, as......
Several African countries have expressed their support for Morocco’s initiative to reintegrate nations suspended from the African Union following military coups. After Burkina Faso, both Gabon and Niger have joined this momentum. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger sent a letter to his Moroccan......
Mali has announced its exit from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), a decision that comes on the heels of similar withdrawals by Niger and Burkina Faso. This move signifies a deepening estrangement from France by these military-led Sahelian nations. In an official communication,......
