Politics
Morocco is steadfast in its commitment to resolving maritime border issues with Spain through dialogue and adherence to international law, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized during a seminar on maritime space delimitation in Rabat. This approach reflects Morocco's broader maritime doctrine,......
Niger’s military forces, with critical support from Morocco’s intelligence services, successfully neutralized Ibrahim Mahamadou, known as “Bakura,” a top Boko Haram leader. The operation, carried out in the Diffa region near Lake Chad, underscores Morocco’s expanding influence......
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a diplomatic tour starting in early July, which will include visits to five countries across Africa, Latin America, and West Asia. The tour is set to begin in Morocco, a country seen as an emerging economic and security partner for India. Modi is......
The United States is preparing to extend its controversial travel ban to include 36 additional countries, many from Africa and the Arab world, according to an internal State Department communication. These nations have 60 days to address US concerns or risk full or partial restrictions on their citizens......
An investigation by Amnesty International reveals that more than 10,000 people have lost their lives over the past two years due to violent attacks by jihadist groups and criminal gangs across several states in northern and central Nigeria. Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International’s director in Nigeria,......
In a pivotal diplomatic move, Kenya will inaugurate its embassy in Rabat on Monday, May 26, 2025. This act signifies a major turning point in bilateral relations between Kenya and Morocco, which had long been strained largely due to differing positions on the Moroccan Sahara issue. The move aligns with......
In the midst of an escalating global debate surrounding the reform of the United Nations Security Council, South Africa has encountered a significant diplomatic setback within the BRICS bloc. This follows its failure to garner support from fellow African nations for a permanent seat in a potentially......
In a compelling address to European partners at the 2025 European People’s Party (EPP) Congress in Valencia, Nizar Baraka, Secretary General of the Istiqlal Party, underscored Morocco’s strategic significance as a crucial partner for the European Union (EU). Baraka delineated the primary......
In a significant diplomatic exchange in Tallinn, Morocco and Estonia reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening cooperation across key sectors. Estonian Foreign Minister 0 and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita highlighted the positive momentum driving their bilateral relations, which was bolstered......
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......
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......
Morocco’s relationship with Africa has been a journey of unity, fragmentation, and strategic choices, shaped by history, diplomacy, and resilience. Over decades, the country has balanced its African identity with calculated decisions, navigating complex political landscapes and striving for regional......
Speakers of the parliaments of African Atlantic States have unanimously endorsed the Atlantic African States Process (AASP), an initiative spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. The Rabat Declaration, issued at the conclusion of their meeting on Thursday in Rabat, highlighted the ambition to transform the......
