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Morocco-US Diplomatic Ties Strengthen: High-Level Senate Delegation Meets Foreign Minister Bourita

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, welcomed a delegation from the United States Senate on Monday, October 7, 2024. The meeting, held at the ministry's headquarters in Rabat, underscored the growing......

The Shifting Sands of Moroccan-Israeli Relations: A Year After October 7

As the anniversary of October 7 approaches, the landscape of Moroccan-Israeli relations is marked by deepening public dissent against normalization. Over the past year, the ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 42,000 Palestinian lives, a grim statistic that resonates far......

European Nations Rally Behind Morocco as EU Court Ruling Sparks Diplomatic Tensions

In a show of solidarity, several European Union member states have vocalized their support for Morocco following a controversial ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) concerning EU-Morocco partnership agreements. The ECJ's decision, which targets agricultural and fisheries trade deals, has......

Algeria Tightens Border Control: Visa Requirement for Moroccan Passport Holders Sparks Controversy

In a move that has heightened tensions between two North African neighbors, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has defended his government's decision to reinstate visa requirements for Moroccan passport holders. During a recent interview with local media, Tebboune cited "political and security......

Austria Reaffirms Commitment to Morocco Amid EU Court Ruling Controversy

In the wake of a contentious European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling, Austria has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining excellent relations with Morocco. The Austrian Foreign Ministry expressed support for the joint statement issued by the European Commission president and EU High Representative regarding......

Morocco Takes Center Stage at Francophonie Summit: PM Akhannouch Represents King Mohammed VI

Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch is representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris, underscoring the nation's commitment to cultural exchange and economic cooperation among French-speaking countries. The two-day event, themed "Create, innovate,......

Morocco's Diplomatic Tightrope: Navigating Economic Ties with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

In a complex geopolitical landscape, Morocco finds itself delicately balancing its significant economic relationships with Russia against mounting pressure from Western allies over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This intricate diplomatic maneuvering has been highlighted in a recent report by the Carnegie......

France Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Sahara Plans Despite EU Court Ruling

In a bold move that underscores the complex dynamics of European-African relations, France has declared its continued backing of Morocco's development efforts in Sahara. This stance comes in the wake of a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that challenges the legality of trade agreements......

Spain Stands Firm: Foreign Minister Reaffirms Sahara Stance Amid EU Court Ruling

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has reaffirmed the country's unwavering position on the Sahara issue, following a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that challenges the legality of trade and fisheries agreements between the European Union and Morocco. Addressing the Spanish......

European Court Ruling Challenges EU-Morocco Trade Agreements Over Sahara

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a controversial verdict that could potentially disrupt trade relations between the European Union and Morocco. In a ruling on Friday, the court determined that the European Commission "violated the right of self-determination of Sahara's population"......

Morocco Challenges EU Court Ruling on Agricultural and Fisheries Agreements

In a bold stance, Morocco has declared its non-recognition of the recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling concerning agricultural and fisheries agreements between Morocco and the European Union. The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates issued a statement......

EU Court Invalidates Morocco Trade Agreements: Implications for European-African Commerce

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered a ruling that could significantly impact trade relations between the European Union and Morocco. The court has definitively annulled the agricultural and fisheries trade agreements between the two parties, citing that these accords were......

EU Court Ruling Unlikely to Disrupt 'Stable' Moroccan-Spanish Relations

Spain's Commitment to Bilateral Ties Remains Unwavering In a recent development, the European Union's Court of Justice (ECJ) is set to deliver a ruling on the EU-Morocco trade and fisheries agreements. Despite the potential implications of this decision, Spanish Agriculture, Fisheries and Food......