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Sánchez will not define the increase in military spending until the NATO summit in June

As the NATO summit approaches in June, European leaders are engaging in discussions about the future of military spending. Scheduled to take place from June 24 to 26 in The Hague, the summit will see European nations present their plans for increasing defense budgets. Following the summit, a European......

Morocco's court endorses the contentious strike law amid labor unrest

The Constitutional Court of Morocco has validated a contentious strike law, officially known as Organic Law 97.15, which governs the right to strike and conditions for labor actions. This ruling emerges after extensive public discourse and nationwide labor protests regarding the law's implications......

African integration: Navigating the complexities and opportunities

The 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) convened in February 2025 in Addis Ababa, with Morocco actively participating in deliberations. Morocco's historical connection to the AU dates back to its founding membership in 1963, although it withdrew in 1984 due to......

France redefines ties with Morocco amid diplomatic shifts in Sahara

Following a series of high-profile diplomatic visits to Sahara, France is solidifying its cooperative relationship with Morocco, marking a significant departure from its previous ambiguous stance. The French publication, Le Point, highlights a transformative shift in France’s diplomatic approach,......

Morocco's Amina Bouayach elected president of global human rights alliance

Amina Bouayach, the president of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has been unanimously elected to lead the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). This significant appointment took place during the Alliance's general assembly held in Geneva, coinciding with......

Renewed US-Morocco relations under Trump’s administration

President Donald Trump’s resurgence in the White House has revitalized US-Morocco relations, furthering the trajectory established by his historic recognition of Morocco’s territorial sovereignty in 2020. In a significant diplomatic meeting on Monday evening in Washington, Morocco’s......

Spain cancels centenary festivities for Al Hoceima invasion to maintain Morocco ties

In a strategic diplomatic move, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has ordered the cancellation of military ceremonies intended to commemorate the centenary of the 1925 Alhucemas Landing. This decision underscores Spain's commitment to preserving its diplomatic relations with Morocco. Initial......

Algeria and the Moroccan Sahara: A futile advance deepening military junta's isolation

Algeria continues to maintain its façade as an impartial observer in the Moroccan Sahara issue, despite its relentless diplomatic maneuvers aimed at undermining Morocco. This duplicity exposes the hypocrisy of its military regime, which finds itself ensnared in contradictions, isolation, and a......

Morocco advocates for multilateral approach against drug trafficking at Vienna summit

Morocco has called for a concerted and coordinated multilateral approach to combat the global drug problem during its address in Vienna. The nation emphasizes that cooperation remains a crucial element in the fight against illicit drug trafficking. Speaking at the 68th Session of the United Nations......

Morocco champions gender equality at UN session despite ongoing challenges

Morocco is actively participating in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which commenced on Monday in New York. This significant event highlights the nation’s ongoing commitment to gender equality amidst persistent barriers faced by women in various sectors. Leading......

Unveiling Morocco's Complex Ties with Latin America

What insights can Moroccan journalists and policymakers glean about Latin America? This question often goes unasked in discussions regarding Morocco's foreign policy toward the region. For many, Latin America—encompassing South America, Central America, and the Caribbean—remains a monolithic......

Strategic appointment to strengthen U.S.-Morocco relations

President Donald Trump officially announced the nomination of Richard Duke Buchan III as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco. This appointment is significant within the current context of U.S.-Morocco relations, which are shaped by diplomatic, economic, and security concerns of strategic importance. In his......

The facade of foreign passports: when betrayal masquerades as opposition

In recent times, an intriguing phenomenon has emerged: individuals who were once politically disengaged and anonymous suddenly transform into passionate "opponents" upon acquiring a foreign passport or stepping foot in a country of asylum. These are people who had never participated in political......