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50th OCI Foreign Ministers Council: Infrastructure Development Key to Combating Poverty and Insecurity

The 50th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers commenced on Thursday in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco. Led by Morocco’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Permanent Representative to the OIC, Mustapha Mansouri,......

Migrant Crisis in Ceuta: Collaboration with Morocco Amid Spanish Media Allegations

A pesar de un reciente aumento en la migración hacia Ceuta, el enclave español, Marruecos sigue demostrando su compromiso con la colaboración con España para gestionar la situación, contradiciendo ciertas afirmaciones de medios de comunicación españoles. En......

Moroccan Parliament Tackles Visa Appointment Fraud Amid Public Uproar

In response to escalating public discontent and protests outside the Spanish consulate, the Moroccan Parliament has initiated an investigation into the matter. The Moroccan Parliament is taking decisive action against widespread exploitation in the visa appointment process, following a wave of public......

French Broadcaster RMC Dismisses Algerian Columnist Over Derogatory Remarks Against Morocco

In a decisive move, French television channel RMC has terminated its association with Algerian columnist Mehdi Ghezzar following a series of inflammatory and racist remarks he made against Morocco on Algerian local television channel AL24. This action underscores RMC's commitment to upholding its......

Morocco's Diplomatic Triumph: Sahara Autonomy Plan Gains Traction

Morocco's strategy regarding the Sahara dispute appears to be yielding significant results, according to a recent report by Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's international broadcaster. The North African kingdom's proposal to grant autonomy to the Sahara region under Moroccan sovereignty is garnering......

Rabat Municipality Audit Uncovers Payments to Ghost Employees and Management Irregularities

A recent audit conducted by the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Regional Council of Accounts has revealed significant administrative and human resources issues within Rabat Municipality during the tenure of former Mayor Asmaa Rhlalou. The audit, which examined municipal operations up to February 2023,......

Algerian Presidential Candidate Accuses Moroccan Government of Security Threats

In a fiery campaign speech on Saturday, Abdelaâli Hassani Cherif, the presidential candidate representing Algeria's Islamist Movement of Society for Peace (MSP), addressed the contentious issue of Algerian-Moroccan relations. Speaking at a popular meeting in Tlemcen, a city near the Moroccan......

Diplomatic Tensions Erupt at TICAD 9: Algerian Diplomat Clashes with Moroccan Official

In a dramatic turn of events at the TICAD 9 conference in Tokyo, an Algerian diplomat physically confronted a Moroccan secretary. The altercation arose when the Moroccan official attempted to remove a controversial card reading "Sahrawi Republic," secretly placed by the Algerian delegate. Video......

Algeria's Diplomatic Misstep at Japan-Africa Summit: A Struggle for Relevance

Desperate Measures at TICAD 9 Doha - At the recent Japan-Africa summit in Tokyo, Algeria's attempt to promote the Polisario Front fell flat, highlighting the group’s declining influence. An Algerian official's attempt to masquerade as a representative of the so-called “Sahrawi Republic”......

Diplomatic Dynamics: US-Algeria Talks Sidestep Sahara Issue

In a notable diplomatic encounter, US Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin met with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Algiers yesterday. The high-level discussions covered a range of topics, including bilateral cooperation, international and regional developments,......

Uniting Perspectives: India Hosts 3rd Global South Summit to Tackle Developmental Challenges

India's recent hosting of the 3rd Voice of the Global South Summit on August 17 marked a pivotal moment in strengthening ties among developing nations. Driven by Prime Minister Modi, the virtual gathering brought together leaders from 123 countries, including Morocco, under the guiding principle......

Shifting Sands: Polisario Front's Influence Diminishes in Sahara Conflict

Polisario’s Waning Influence Amid Growing Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan A recent analysis by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria highlights the declining influence of the Polisario Front in the Sahara dispute. The separatist movement, aiming to partition Morocco’s......

Navigating Change: Morocco's Coastal Security Measures Shift Migration Patterns to Spain

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......