Politics

Tens of thousands of Moroccans took to the streets in protest against Israel's intense military actions in Gaza, as well as U.S. backing for the prolonged conflict. One of the largest demonstrations in recent months took place in the capital, Rabat, where protesters stomped on Israeli flags and held......

Morocco is taking significant steps to modernize its military forces through the recent acquisition of the SpyX kamikaze drone from BlueBird Aero Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This move aligns with Morocco's ongoing efforts to strengthen defense ties with Israel, particularly......

In a heartfelt gesture, His Majesty King Mohammed VI extended warm congratulations to Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the occasion of Senegal's 65th independence anniversary. In his message, the King offered sincere wishes for the health and happiness of President Faye and expressed......

Italy’s Minister for Relations with Parliament, Luca Ciriani, emphasized Morocco’s importance as a key partner for Italy in Africa. Speaking in Rome on Thursday, he highlighted the strategic role Morocco plays within the Mattei Plan, an Italian initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships......

UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, confirmed ongoing discussions between the United Kingdom and Morocco regarding the Moroccan Sahara issue. This statement was made during a parliamentary session on April 1, 2025, after Conservative MP and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Andrew Mitchell,......

Morocco is participating in an international forum on the future of the Mediterranean, which is being held in Granada from April 2 to 4. The forum, organized under the rotating Spanish presidency of the Union for the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, focuses on key topics such as migration movements,......

Ouarzazate is set to host a significant national energy conference on April 23, 2025, organized by the Moroccan Federation of Energy. This strategic event will be attended by a high-level French delegation led by French Minister for Energy, Marc Ferracci, and French President Emmanuel Macron's special......

On Wednesday in Rabat, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, met with Gustavo Pacheco Villar, the President of the Andean Parliament. Following the meeting, Mr. Pacheco Viar expressed his full support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, affirming......

The United Nations has announced its agenda for April, highlighting key discussions in the Security Council under France’s presidency. A significant topic will be the Sahara issue, which will be discussed during a closed-door consultation on April 14. The session will include a briefing by the......

The Kingdom of Morocco announced on March 26, 2025, the issuance of a €2 billion bond on the international financial market in two tranches, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The first tranche, with a maturity of four years, amounted to €900 million and was issued at a spread......

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday the appointment of General Eli Sharfet, the former commander of the Israeli Navy, as the new head of the Shin Bet (Shabak), Israel’s internal security service. Sharfet, who hails from the Tafilalet region in Morocco, replaces Ronen Bar,......

Morocco's presidency of the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) in March reaffirmed the country's steadfast dedication to promoting peace and stability across Africa. Key discussions during this tenure included the impact of artificial intelligence on security and peace, as......

King Mohammed VI’s recent appointments reflect a renewed drive for institutional reform, particularly in human rights and education. The appointment of Mohammed Habib Belkouch as ministerial delegate for human rights, along with Amina Bouayach’s reappointment as head of the National Human......