In a significant address before the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), Morocco underscored the imperative of providing support to countries undergoing political transitions. The aim is to facilitate their swift reintegration into this pan-African institution. During informal consultations......

Morocco has officially taken over the presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of March, marking its fourth time leading the pan-African decision-making body. This milestone reflects Morocco’s steadfast commitment to advancing peace, stability, and......

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has officially introduced its confederation flag, marking a significant milestone in the regional bloc’s development. The unveiling ceremony, held Saturday in Bamako, comes nearly a month after the three nations formally......

Morocco’s relationship with Africa has been a journey of unity, fragmentation, and strategic choices, shaped by history, diplomacy, and resilience. Over decades, the country has balanced its African identity with calculated decisions, navigating complex political landscapes and striving for regional......

The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formally exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in regional politics. The regional bloc, headquartered in Nigeria, confirmed their withdrawal in a statement on Wednesday, finalizing......

The Sahel Alliance is taking decisive steps toward a historic withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant geopolitical shift in West Africa. During a meeting in Burkina Faso’s capital, the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger laid......

Morocco's permanent UN representative, Ambassador Omar Hilale, presented the kingdom's multi-faceted approach to counter-terrorism before the Security Council on Tuesday. The strategy, developed under King Mohammed VI's guidance, encompasses security enhancement, economic development, religious......

A Spanish national has been abducted by terrorists in southern Algeria, with the incident highlighting growing security challenges in the region. The kidnapping, which occurred on Wednesday, January 15, was carried out by members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). While Spanish and Sahelian......

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......

Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong rebuke to Algeria on Wednesday, expressing "profound dismay" over statements made by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding Mali's counterterrorism approach. In an official statement, Mali accused Algeria of harboring and......

Morocco reinforced its position within the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) throughout 2024, demonstrating its commitment to continental stability and development. During its second mandate (2022-2025), Morocco focused on addressing critical African challenges while promoting sovereignty......

Morocco has emerged as a crucial intermediary between Western nations and the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This diplomatic prowess was recently showcased through the successful negotiation for the release of four French DGSE agents, who had been detained in Burkina Faso since......

In a significant diplomatic move, the authorities of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have declared that their countries will now operate as a visa-free zone for citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This announcement, made on a Saturday evening, marks a bold step by the three......