Politics

A new military report has reignited the debate in Spain over the future of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The study, authored by Spanish army commander Emilio José Arias Otero for the Center for National Defense Studies (Ceseden), warns that Morocco is stepping up pressure on......

Revelations about the role of Polisario fighters in Syria’s civil war have brought new evidence of their involvement in atrocities, linking the separatist group to Iran-backed militias and raising alarms about their destabilizing presence in North Africa and beyond. A recent investigation by Dutch......

Niger’s military forces, with critical support from Morocco’s intelligence services, successfully neutralized Ibrahim Mahamadou, known as “Bakura,” a top Boko Haram leader. The operation, carried out in the Diffa region near Lake Chad, underscores Morocco’s expanding influence......

Morocco has once again become the subject of media speculation after Le Monde published an article on August 24, 2025, suggesting an “end of reign” for its centuries-old monarchy. Such narratives, often recycled, fail to reflect the reality of a nation that is not only stable but also undergoing......

Morocco is often viewed not as a nostalgic power longing for past glories, but as a dormant force poised to reemerge. The real question is not whether Morocco can reclaim influence but how it will adapt to the shifting landscape of the 21st century, strengthening its foundations along the way. Redefining......

The decades-long Sahara dispute is approaching a pivotal moment, with Morocco’s Autonomy Plan emerging as the most viable solution to the conflict. Despite rumors of a new UN mission, MANSASO, replacing the long-standing MINURSO, diplomatic sources affirm that the resolution lies not in bureaucratic......

The FBI conducted a court-authorized search Friday at the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, marking a dramatic turn in his career. The raid, part of an investigation into Bolton’s potential mishandling of classified information, coincides......

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has reignited debate over the Sahara dispute by publicly endorsing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan during a lecture at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana. His remarks sharply criticized the African National Congress (ANC) and Algeria-backed......

African and Japanese leaders acknowledged Morocco’s growing influence in shaping continental responses to climate change, migration, and sustainable development, highlighting the role of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in building shared African frameworks. Climate governance frameworks At the conclusion......

Morocco has successfully delivered 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza under the direct orders of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, demonstrating the nation’s growing geopolitical influence and unwavering support for the Palestinian people facing dire conditions. A swift humanitarian response The......

Japan has unequivocally reiterated its non-recognition of the Polisario Front during the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held in Yokohama. At the opening of the senior officials' meeting, the head of the Japanese delegation stated that......

Jood’s president denounces misuse of humanitarian reputation Hind Laidi, president of the Jood humanitarian association, has condemned the National Rally of Independents (RNI) political party, led by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, for creating a similarly named foundation. Laidi accuses the......

According to the minister, European Union member states issued more than 606,000 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2024, reflecting an improvement in bilateral relations and a departure from previous tensions. France alone granted nearly 284,000 visas, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023, making Morocco......