Politics
Morocco has launched an ambitious plan to transform the geopolitical landscape of the Sahel-Saharan region. The Atlantic Initiative, unveiled in November 2023, aims to provide landlocked Sahelian countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean while bolstering Morocco's influence in the area. The initiative......
In a bold diplomatic move, Mauritania has unequivocally rejected the Polisario Front's attempts to draw parallels between the Sahara and Palestine, emphasizing the distinct nature of these two geopolitical conflicts. This decisive stance underscores Mauritania's commitment to maintaining a balanced......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has embarked on a significant tour of West Africa, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral relations with Mauritania, Gambia, and Senegal, key departure points for migrants attempting the perilous journey to the Canary Islands. On Tuesday, Sánchez......
Morocco's Enhanced Border Control Reduces Irregular Migration to Spain by 30% Marrakech - Amid a 66% increase in irregular migrant entries to Spain this year, largely fueled by arrivals to the Canary Islands, Morocco's intensified border control plays a pivotal role in regulating migration from......
UN Secretary-General’s report lauds Morocco’s commitment to ceasefire and support for UN efforts to reach a political settlement in Sahara. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has submitted his annual report on the situation in Morocco’s southern provinces,......
In a significant political move following his recent re-election, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has named Moctar Ould Diay as Mauritania’s new Prime Minister. This announcement, made through a presidential decree on Friday, comes shortly after President Ghazouani’s inauguration......
In a significant diplomatic gesture, Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch arrived today in Nouakchott to represent King Mohammed VI at the inauguration of Mauritania’s re-elected President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. El Ghazouani begins his second term after securing a decisive victory......
In a decisive electoral outcome, incumbent President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has secured a resounding victory in Mauritania's presidential election, clinching a second term in office with 56.12% of the votes cast, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced on Monday. Ghazouani's......
The outcome of Mauritania's recent presidential election has been shrouded in controversy, with incumbent President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani claiming victory amidst vehement protests from his main opponent, Biram Dah Abeid, who has refused to accept the results. According to the Independent National......
In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......
In a striking shift of sentiment, the United States' popularity has plummeted across several Arab countries, while China's standing has unexpectedly risen, according to a comprehensive report by the Arab Barometer. The catalyst? America's unwavering support for Israel's actions during......
