Marrakech mayor El Mansouri denies allegations over family land sales

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s Minister of National Planning and Mayor of Marrakech, has firmly rejected allegations regarding the sale of her family’s land near Marrakech, calling them unfounded and defamatory. The allegations, widely circulated on social media, claimed that her family......

Tebboune’s Sahara claims clash with Italy’s diplomatic stance

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has found himself in isolation once more, following his controversial comments on Sahara during a summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Tebboune claimed a "perfect convergence" of views between Algeria and Italy regarding Polisario’s......

Moroccan parliament expresses loyalty to HM King Mohammed VI during legislative session closure

On the occasion of the closing of the second session of the fourth legislative year of the 11th legislature, the Royal Cabinet received a message of loyalty and devotion from the President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, addressed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI. In this message,......

Morocco commemorates King Hassan II, 26 years after his passing

Twenty-six years after his death on July 23, 1999, the memory of the late HM King Hassan II continues to resonate deeply within Morocco’s collective consciousness. More than a monarch, he was a strategist, a nation builder, and a dominant figure whose influence shaped the modern identity of the......

Gambia reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and autonomy plan

The Republic of The Gambia has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara region and endorsed the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the only credible and realistic solution to the regional dispute. This reaffirmation came in a joint statement issued following a meeting......

Strategic legislative session concludes at Morocco’s House of Councillors

The Moroccan House of Councillors officially concluded its second session of the 2024–2025 legislative year on Tuesday, marking a period of intense parliamentary activity. In a plenary session, President Mohamed Ould Errachid praised the chamber’s achievements in lawmaking, oversight, international......

Morocco adopts criminal procedure reform to strengthen justice and human rights

The Moroccan Parliament has officially adopted a landmark bill reforming the Code of Criminal Procedure, marking a significant step toward the modernization of the country’s justice system and the consolidation of the rule of law. According to a statement from the Ministry of Justice, the reform......

Portugal backs Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara as “the most serious and credible solution”

In a strong diplomatic gesture aligned with the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, the Republic of Portugal has declared its full endorsement of the Moroccan Autonomy Plan. Lisbon considers the plan to be “the most serious, credible, and constructive......

Moroccan lawmakers approve bill to reorganize the National press council

Morocco's House of Representatives has taken a significant step in reforming the country’s media regulation framework by adopting a draft bill to reorganize the National Press Council (CNP). The bill was approved by the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Culture, and Communication, with......

King HM Mohammed VI praises strong friendship between Morocco and Belgium

On the occasion of Belgium's National Day, King HM Mohammed VI of Morocco sent a message of congratulations to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, reaffirming the strong and enduring ties between the two monarchies. In his letter, King HM Mohammed VI extended his warmest wishes to the Belgian royal......

Sahara: Morocco deepens ties with English-speaking Africa

Since its return to the African Union in 2017, Morocco has reshaped its foreign policy to include a stronger presence across English-speaking African nations. Traditionally focused on francophone West Africa, the Kingdom is now expanding its influence in regions long perceived as hostile to its stance......

Massad Boulos to visit Morocco and North Africa in key regional tour

Massad Boulos, special advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, is preparing for a high-level diplomatic visit to North Africa, with a central stop in Morocco. This initiative is part of a renewed American approach aimed at strengthening ties in the Maghreb and......

French court revokes parental rights over alleged plan to sacrifice son in Moroccan desert

A court in Bordeaux has stripped a French couple of their parental rights following allegations that they planned to sacrifice their five-year-old son during a trip to Morocco’s desert. While the court partially acquitted them of criminal conspiracy charges, both parents received suspended sentences......

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