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Morocco leads UA Peace and Security Council orientation program in Arusha

From March 22 to 28, 2025, Morocco hosts an orientation program in Arusha, Tanzania, aimed at newly elected members of the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC). This meeting, chaired by Morocco's Permanent Representative to the AU and UN Economic Commission for Africa, Ambassador......

Enhancing academic and economic cooperation between Morocco and Ghana

Morocco and Ghana have announced the signing of a new agreement that allows visa exemptions for all travelers between the two nations. This initiative aims to ease mobility and strengthen the relationship between Rabat and Accra. In a statement, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed......

Abdelkader Amara appointed as Morocco's new CESE president

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has named Abdelkader Amara as the new president of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), marking a significant appointment for this vital advisory institution. Amara, 63, is a seasoned politician with a wealth of ministerial experience, having held various......

The race for the African Development Bank presidency

As the election for the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approaches, set for May 29, 2025, in Abidjan, speculation about the countries supporting the five candidates is intensifying. As of now, the positions of many countries remain unclear, making the race wide open. The five candidates......

New appointments to constitutional institutions by King Mohammed VI

On March 24, 2025, His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed new leaders to key constitutional institutions in Morocco. The following individuals have been appointed to important positions: Mr. Abdelkader Amara, President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council. Mr. Mohamed Benalilou, President......

Strategic Role of the AU's Wise Group in Peace Consolidation

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), chaired by Morocco for March, has emphasized the strategic role of the Wise Group in conflict prevention, mediation, and peace consolidation. In a statement following its meeting on the activities of the Wise Group and its subsidiary mechanisms—Panwise......

Spain's financial support to Morocco amid rising military spending

At the beginning of the year, Spain allocated €2.5 million in aid to Morocco to enhance migration control efforts. This financial support, implemented by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP), is aimed at strengthening the logistical capacity......

Integrating environmental dimensions in Africa’s peace, security, and development strategies

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) emphasized the need to incorporate environmental and climatic aspects, including agricultural adaptation, into strategies aimed at fostering peace, security, and development in Africa. In a statement issued on Saturday following its meeting......

Morocco and Lebanon discuss strengthening cooperation

The Moroccan ambassador to Lebanon, M’hamed Grin, engaged in discussions on Thursday in Beirut with the Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister, Tarek Mitri. Their talks centered on matters of mutual interest and the prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two nations. This meeting provided an opportunity......

Amina Bouayach elected president of GANHRI, marking a significant milestone for human rights

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has hailed the election of Amina Bouayach as the new president of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). This prestigious nomination was celebrated by the CNDH’s social sector, including the Social Works Association......

Nigeria and Morocco: Navigating Complex Geopolitical Dynamics

The intricate relationship between Nigeria and Morocco highlights their significant roles within the African geopolitical landscape, particularly in the context of the African-Atlantic gas pipeline and other collaborative ventures. In his memoirs, former Nigerian President Ibrahim B. Babangida offers......

Morocco participates in Arab League Council meeting on Palestine

The Arab League Council, at the level of permanent delegates, held an extraordinary session in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss developments in Palestine, with Morocco taking part. Morocco was represented by its Ambassador to Cairo and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Mohamed Ait Ouali, at......

Advancing a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction

In a recent address in New York, Morocco’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, emphasized the urgent need for a Middle East free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction. Speaking at the 6th Conference on the Establishment of a Zone Free of Nuclear and Other Weapons......