Politics
Morocco’s Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, welcomed Yacoub Ould Salem Fall, the Mauritanian Minister Delegate in charge of Decentralization and Local Development, during an official working visit to Rabat from May 4 to 8. The visiting delegation included senior officials from Mauritania’s......
Moroccan and Mauritanian relations are on the rise as the two countries continue to forge partnerships in various sectors. Most recently, they have reached an agreement to advance their economic cooperation, with Morocco poised to assist Mauritania in establishing the Nouakchott Stock Exchange. Morocco......
Mauritanian authorities have issued a renewed call to gold miners operating in the northern region of the country, urging them to respect Morocco's territorial integrity following the tragic deaths of three miners who illegally entered the buffer zone of Moroccan Sahara. This warning was articulated......
As the election for the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approaches, set for May 29, 2025, in Abidjan, speculation about the countries supporting the five candidates is intensifying. As of now, the positions of many countries remain unclear, making the race wide open. The five candidates......
Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......
Mauritania's stance on the Sahara conflict appears to be shifting, marking a significant regional change. The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, is expected to visit Mauritania in a historic trip that could alter regional dynamics. This visit is not just about bilateral......
Mauritania is preparing for an important diplomatic event with the upcoming visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This visit comes shortly after Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al Ghazouani’s recent trip to the UAE, and it marks a continuation of strengthening ties......
The Spanish Foreign Ministry has quietly removed maps of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania from its official website as the new year begins. This action coincided with negotiations led by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares regarding the reopening of customs crossings in Ceuta and Melilla. Initially......
Two North African nations are moving towards stronger bilateral ties as Morocco and Mauritania prepare to advance their partnership through multiple channels. Recent diplomatic exchanges signal a new chapter in relations between the neighboring countries, with energy cooperation and economic development......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco received His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. This important encounter highlights the enduring trust, cooperation, and fraternity between the two neighboring nations......
In a repeated and futile attempt to disrupt the 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race, the Polisario Front has issued fresh warnings against the rally’s passage through El Guerguerate, scheduled for December 29, 2024, to January 12, 2025. The separatist group, which claims the region as part of the......
During an official visit to Rabat on Monday, the President of Mauritania’s National Assembly, Mohamed Bemba Meguet, emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral relations with Morocco, particularly through expanded political, economic, and cultural cooperation. Speaking with Mohamed Ould Errachid,......
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Tindouf camps, where rising food prices and extreme environmental conditions continue to affect the Sahrawi refugee population. According to Guterres's latest report, the combination......
