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UN Report Highlights Polisario's Obstruction in Sahara Ceasefire Efforts

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,......

France's Bold Move: A New Chapter in the Sahara Dispute

In an exclusive conversation with Le Point Afrique, Xavier Driencourt, the former French Ambassador to Algeria, shed light on a pivotal diplomatic shift. France's recent acknowledgment of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara is expected to trigger a wave of similar recognitions across Europe. Driencourt......

Bourita and New UK Foreign Minister Delve into Regional Security and Prosperity

In a significant diplomatic exchange, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita held a phone conversation on Monday with David Lammy, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. The dialogue centered on a range of regional......

Diplomatic Ties Strengthened: Morocco and France Forge a New Path

In a significant diplomatic move, Morocco and France have embarked on a mission to enhance their strategic partnership. This initiative, marked by high-level discussions, has been ongoing since October 2023. Ambassador Samira Sitaïl, Morocco's envoy to France, recently met with French Interior......

Finland Endorses Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as Viable Solution for Sahara Dispute

In a significant diplomatic development, Finland has expressed its support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, describing it as a viable foundation to resolve the long-standing Sahara conflict. This endorsement was articulated during a recent meeting between Finnish and Moroccan officials, highlighting......

France’s New Stance on Sahara: A Shift in Media Representation

In a significant diplomatic development, French President Emmanuel Macron has affirmed that the future and present of the Sahara lie within the framework of Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces. This declaration has prompted French official television channels to adopt Morocco’s......

Diplomatic Rift: Morocco Seeks Apology After French Mayor Shuts Down Cultural Stand

A diplomatic skirmish has erupted following the abrupt closure of a Moroccan cultural stand at the Africa Station fan zone near the Olympic Village in the Paris commune of Ile-Saint-Denis. The Moroccan consulate has expressed strong disapproval, accusing the local mayor of politically maneuvering and......

Morocco and Paraguay Forge Deeper Ties with New Parliamentary Committee

The diplomatic relationship between Morocco and Paraguay took a significant step forward today with the formal establishment of a parliamentary cooperation committee. This new initiative underscores the commitment of both nations to enhance bilateral relations across various sectors. In a ceremony held......

Tehran Mourns as Hamas Leader Haniyeh is Killed by Suspected Israeli Attack

Iran Vows Retaliation for the Deadly Strike on Prominent Hamas Figure In a move that has escalated regional tensions, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a “short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7kg” outside......

Massive Rabat Protest Condemns Israeli Actions and Demands Diplomatic Severance

Thousands of Moroccans rally in the capital, calling for an end to ties with Israel after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and ongoing Gaza conflict. In a powerful display of solidarity, thousands of Moroccans gathered in Rabat on Saturday morning to protest against the recent Israeli assassination......

Moctar Ould Diay Appointed as Mauritania’s New Prime Minister

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......

Mourning in Doha: Abdelilah Benkirane Attends Ismail Haniyeh’s Funeral

Qatar Condemns Israeli Action, Warning of Potential Escalation In a solemn ceremony attended by dignitaries and mourners, Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary-General of Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD), paid his respects at the funeral of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s political......

France’s Endorsement of Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan: A Diplomatic Milestone

In a recent interview with French media outlet Europe 1-CNews, Moroccan Ambassador to France, Samira Sitail, expressed her approval of France’s recent endorsement of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara. This significant shift in France’s stance regards the Moroccan proposal as the primary......