Politics
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy appeared before the Paris Court of Appeal on Monday as proceedings opened in the appeal trial related to allegations of illegal financing connected to his 2007 presidential campaign. The high-profile case has been under judicial investigation for more than a decade......
Jordan Bardella, president of France’s National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN), has publicly distanced himself from former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing him as "very unpredictable" and asserting that Trump has "never been [his] model." Speaking on French media,......
Morocco has emerged as the top-ranking Arab nation in the 2025 democracy index, achieving a score of 4.97 out of 10. This places the country in the "hybrid regime" category, characterized by a blend of democratic practices and monarchical governance. Morocco's performance surpasses Tunisia,......
President Donald Trump's pledge to seize control of Venezuela's oil reserves faces a significant roadblock: China's substantial financial and energy stakes in the South American nation. These interests create a diplomatic minefield as Trump navigates delicate trade relations with Beijing......
Morocco ranked 107th out of 173 countries in the "Global State of Democracy 2025" report, released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). The North African nation also placed 19th in Africa, surpassing several Maghreb neighbors, including Tunisia (112th),......
The United Nations Special Representative for Libya, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, has commended Morocco for its unwavering support in advancing peace and political dialogue among Libyan factions. During a meeting on Monday with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat, Tetteh expressed her "deep......
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and renewed support for a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders during a trilateral summit in Istanbul. The meeting included Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and focused......
A Tunisian-led convoy, spearheaded by football ultras and grassroots activists, is preparing to confront Israel's blockade of Gaza, marking a bold humanitarian and political stand against a 16-year siege. The "Resilience Convoy," organized by the Coordination for Joint Action for Palestine,......
President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban has officially come into force, barring citizens from 12 predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries from entering the United States. The new directive, signed by Trump last week, marks a significant expansion of his administration’s strict......
In a renewed move to restrict immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump's latest travel ban officially comes into force at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday. The directive prohibits citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing concerns over national security and the threat of terrorism. The......
The US Senate recently passed a resolution to remove Syria from an unofficial list referred to as the "rogue states." This list includes countries with which the United States prohibits cooperation, especially in civil nuclear activities. According to a White House statement shared on platform......
During the 34th Arab League Summit held in Baghdad, Arab leaders offered robust political backing for Morocco's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028–2029 term. This collective endorsement coincides with Morocco’s growing diplomatic stature on the global......
Fresh clashes erupted in Tripoli on Wednesday between two major armed factions, despite a declared ceasefire just a day earlier, according to a security source. The fighting involved the Radaa Force and the 444 Brigade, with confrontations taking place in key areas such as the port. Although hostilities......
