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UK businesses free to operate in Morocco’s Sahara

The UK government has affirmed that British companies are allowed to conduct business in Morocco's southern provinces of Sahara, emphasizing that businesses can make independent decisions regarding trade and investment in the area. This declaration was made by Minister of State for Trade Policy,......

Trump hosts White House Iftar with Moroccan ambassador in attendance

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House on Thursday evening, welcoming representatives of the Muslim community in the United States alongside members of the Arab and Islamic diplomatic corps accredited in Washington. Among the distinguished guests was Morocco’s Ambassador......

Algeria urges Spain to reassess support for Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan

Algeria is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to persuade Spain to reconsider its backing of Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara. During a recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s representative, Ibrahim Boughali, called......

Celebrating 250 years of US-Morocco diplomatic relations

The United States has introduced a congressional resolution to honor its long-standing diplomatic ties with Morocco, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of their relationship in 2027. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing Morocco as “the first country to......

Political pressures drive recent dismissals in Moroccan municipalities

Recent developments in Morocco’s municipal landscape have revealed a series of dismissals affecting key department heads and employees in critical sectors such as taxation and urban planning. These changes have predominantly occurred in municipalities that faced audits by the General Inspectorate......

Strengthening ties: Spain and Morocco’s evolving relationship

The bilateral relationship between Morocco and Spain is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a robust diplomatic partnership that has emerged after a period of tension over Western Sahara-related issues. In a recent address to the Spanish Senate, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares......

African support for Morocco’s initiative to reintegrate countries in political transition

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......

US Senate approves Duke Buchan III as ambassador to Morocco

The United States Senate confirmed the appointment of Duke Buchan III as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco. This decision highlights the ongoing, strong partnership between the two nations, emphasizing strategic cooperation and sustainable dialogue on key regional issues, particularly the active Sahara......

Morocco's notable efforts in promoting interfaith dialogue

Morocco is making significant strides in fostering interfaith dialogue, as highlighted by Manzila Uddin, a member of the British House of Lords, during a recent event in London. Uddin praised the country's commitment to bridging differing perspectives through various conferences aimed at promoting......

Morocco leads UA Peace and Security Council orientation program in Arusha

From March 22 to 28, 2025, Morocco hosts an orientation program in Arusha, Tanzania, aimed at newly elected members of the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC). This meeting, chaired by Morocco's Permanent Representative to the AU and UN Economic Commission for Africa, Ambassador......

Enhancing academic and economic cooperation between Morocco and Ghana

Morocco and Ghana have announced the signing of a new agreement that allows visa exemptions for all travelers between the two nations. This initiative aims to ease mobility and strengthen the relationship between Rabat and Accra. In a statement, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed......

Abdelkader Amara appointed as Morocco's new CESE president

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has named Abdelkader Amara as the new president of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), marking a significant appointment for this vital advisory institution. Amara, 63, is a seasoned politician with a wealth of ministerial experience, having held various......

The race for the African Development Bank presidency

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......