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Politics


Spain Intensifies Border Control Aid to Morocco Amid Record Migration Crisis

Spain has allocated €2.5 million to Morocco for enhanced border surveillance equipment and vehicles, responding to unprecedented migration pressures that saw 63,970 irregular arrivals in 2024—a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The funding, channeled through the International and Ibero-American......

Senegal Deepens Economic Ties with Morocco Under New Administration

In a significant diplomatic development, Senegal's Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, visited Rabat this week to deliver a message from newly-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to King Mohammed VI, signaling a commitment to strengthen the nations' longstanding......

Key Highlights of the First Day of the MD Sahara Forum 

The fourth edition of the annual MD Sahara Forum commenced on Friday in Dakhla under the theme "King Mohammed VI: 25 Years of Royal Vision, 10 Years of Progress in the Southern Provinces, A National and Continental Drive Forward."   Held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, this......

A Pragmatic Redesign of Franco-African Military Cooperation  

The report by Jean-Marie Bockel, a special envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron, marks a pivotal moment in the redefinition of military cooperation between France and Africa. This comprehensive document, the result of extensive consultations and months of reflection, proposes a nuanced transformation......

Senegal Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Morocco's Sovereignty over Sahara

In a significant diplomatic move, Senegal has reiterated its unequivocal recognition of Morocco's complete sovereignty over the Sahara region. This declaration was made during a session of the United Nations General Assembly's Fourth Committee in New York, underscoring the strong bilateral ties......

Morocco's Atlantic Initiative: Reshaping Sahel-Saharan Geopolitics Amid Regional Challenges

Morocco has launched an ambitious plan to transform the geopolitical landscape of the Sahel-Saharan region. The Atlantic Initiative, unveiled in November 2023, aims to provide landlocked Sahelian countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean while bolstering Morocco's influence in the area. The initiative......

Senegal's President Faye Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Snap Elections Amid Reform Challenges

In a significant political maneuver, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-led parliament, setting the stage for snap elections scheduled for November 17. This decision comes just six months after Faye assumed office on an anti-establishment platform, promising systemic......

Morocco Strengthens African Partnerships at China-Africa Cooperation Forum

Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties between Morocco, China, and other African nations. The FOCAC, celebrating its 24th......

Pan-African Assembly in Accra Tackles Civic Space Challenges Across the Continent

In a bold move to address the mounting challenges facing civil society across Africa, the pan-African movement Africans Rising is set to host the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA 2024) in Accra, Ghana. Scheduled for August 29-31, this landmark event will bring together over 400 in-person participants......

Diplomatic Tensions Escalate as Mali Expels Swedish Ambassador Amid Geopolitical Shifts

In a significant move highlighting the shifting political landscape in West Africa, Mali has ordered Sweden's ambassador to leave the country within 72 hours. This decision, announced by Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, was triggered by what Malian officials described as a "hostile"......

Diplomatic Rift: Mali Cuts Ties with Ukraine Amid Rebel Attack Controversy

In an unexpected diplomatic move, Mali has severed relations with Ukraine, citing allegations that Kyiv supported rebel groups implicated in recent deadly attacks near the Algerian border. This decision, announced by the Malian government on Sunday, has sent shockwaves through international circles,......

Rabat Named Permanent Secretariat for Africa’s Torture Prevention Network

In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......

Growing Global Endorsement for Morocco's Autonomy Plan in Sahara

In a remarkable display of international solidarity, numerous nations have recently reaffirmed their unwavering support for Morocco's stance on the Sahara issue, particularly endorsing the viability of the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as a viable solution to resolve the long-standing dispute. At the regular......