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Morocco's vote for death penalty moratorium aligns with human rights advocacy

Morocco’s recent vote in favor of a moratorium on the application of the death penalty reflects years of human rights advocacy and aligns with the recommendations of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH). The announcement was made on Tuesday in Geneva during a high-level panel at the 58th session......

Cabo Verde and Morocco strengthen ties with focus on cooperation and development

Cabo Verde’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Regional Integration, José Filomeno de Carvalho Dias Monteiro, recently visited Morocco, underscoring the deepening partnership between Rabat and Praia. The visit aligns with the vision of HM King Mohammed VI to enhance Morocco’s......

French Senate president highlights Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan as "self-evident truth"

French Senate President Gérard Larcher has described France's evolving position on the Sahara issue as "self-evident, a fundamental truth," during a meeting in Laayoune on Monday evening. Speaking before Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councilors, and regional governors......

Morocco’s king extends warm congratulations to Kuwait’s emir on national day

On the occasion of Kuwait’s National Day, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt congratulations to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. This message highlights the enduring friendship and diplomatic ties between the two nations. In his......

El Salvador reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The Vice President of El Salvador, Félix Ulloa, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, including the Sahara region, during a meeting held Monday in San Salvador. The discussions took place as part of the second session of political......

"Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste"

We know it, we live it, the question of our territorial integrity is at the heart of a constant battle on the international stage in all components of Moroccan diplomacy. And that's not all! Every component of Moroccan society, at one time or another, finds itself confronted with this struggle. If......

France signals consular presence in Morocco’s Sahara region

During a visit to Laâyoune, in the heart of Morocco’s Sahara region, Gérard Larcher, president of the French Senate, announced on Monday, February 24, the forthcoming establishment of a "consular orientation" in the area. This move signifies a notable shift in the dynamics......

Trump’s foreign policy sparks Spanish fears over Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish media outlets are abuzz with speculation and concern over the potential implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for Spain’s North African enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla. Drawing parallels to Trump’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Spanish publications......

Gérard Larcher’s historic Morocco visit: France’s first parliamentary trip to Laayoune

The French Senate confirmed yesterday that its president, Gérard Larcher, will embark on an official visit to Morocco from February 23 to 26, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Moroccan relations. This visit includes a groundbreaking stop in Laayoune, making it France’s first parliamentary......

Morocco's election to head the forum of African foreign affairs committees.

On Thursday in Rabat, Salma Benaziz, the President of the Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Islamic Affairs, Migration, and Moroccans Abroad Committee at the Moroccan House of Representatives, was elected president of the Forum of Presidents of Foreign Affairs Committees of African Parliaments. This......

Morocco advocates enduring cooperation for a resilient Africa

Amid growing global security and economic challenges, Morocco has reiterated its unwavering commitment to a unified, strong, and resilient Africa. Speaking at the Forum of Presidents of Foreign Affairs Committees of African Parliaments in Rabat, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita emphasized Morocco’s......

Morocco's international road safety prize draws global ministerial praise at Marrakech conference

Ministers from multiple nations gathered in Marrakech on Wednesday to commend the Mohammed VI International Road Safety Prize, highlighting its significant contribution to worldwide efforts aimed at reducing road traffic fatalities. The prize, unveiled during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on......

Morocco edges closer to historic F-35 acquisition in $17 billion deal

Recent reports indicate Morocco may become the first Arab and African nation to acquire the F-35 stealth fighter jet. The potential $17 billion deal, which would span 45 years for procurement and maintenance, has gained momentum following renewed diplomatic engagement from Washington. The development......