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Malawi reinforces support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as partnership deepens

Malawi has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, describing the North African kingdom’s autonomy plan as the most credible and realistic framework for resolving the long-standing territorial dispute. In a recent phone conversation with Moroccan Foreign Minister......

Massad Boulos: “It’s the Moroccan Sahara, not the Western Sahara”

In a statement reinforcing the U.S. position on the Moroccan Sahara, Massad Boulos, senior adviser to Donald Trump for Africa and the Middle East, confirmed that a U.S. consulate will be opened in Morocco’s southern provinces if Trump wins a second term in office. Speaking in an interview aired......

De Mistura urges Algeria to join new UN-led talks on Sahara

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura has renewed his appeal for all stakeholders, including Algeria, to engage in a new round of negotiations over the Sahara conflict under UN auspices. During his most recent briefing to the UN Security Council, de Mistura emphasized the urgency of reviving the stalled peace......

Algeria signals openness to restore ties with Morocco amid Sahara tensions

Senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos said that Algeria has shown willingness to improve relations with Morocco, a move that could signal a rare diplomatic thaw between the two North African neighbors long divided over the Sahara dispute. In an interview with Asharq News on October 16, Boulos......

Morocco’s diplomacy earns Russian praise for advancing peace in the Palestine-Israel conflict

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has lauded Morocco’s consistent and constructive role in promoting efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing its contribution to regional peace diplomacy. During a joint press conference in Moscow with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser......

Mitch McConnell falls during confrontation with activist but resumes Senate duties

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, tripped and fell on October 16 while being confronted by an activist in the basement of a Senate office building. The 83-year-old lawmaker was approached by a protester, identified as Stella, who questioned him about immigration policies associated with......

Sahara emerges as a model of stability and development 50 years after the Green March

Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, addressed the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, highlighting the progress of the Sahara region as Morocco prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Green March. He emphasized......

Turkish analyst criticizes FIFA president for 'insincere' stance on Gaza crisis

Turkish sports commentator Serkan Akkoyun has denounced FIFA President Gianni Infantino for what he described as hypocritical gestures during the ongoing Gaza crisis. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Akkoyun accused Infantino of failing the "test of sincerity" by attending a Gaza peace summit while......

Morocco commemorates 50 years since King Hassan II’s Green March declaration

Morocco today marks the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in its history, the announcement by the late King Hassan II of the Green March, a peaceful initiative to reclaim Sahara. The declaration coincided with the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, which acknowledged legal ties......

Duke Buchan sworn in as US ambassador to Morocco, vows to deepen ties

The US Embassy in Rabat announced that Duke Buchan was officially sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Morocco. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Tuesday, marks the final step before Buchan assumes his post in Rabat, where he is expected to arrive in the coming days. In a statement, the embassy......

Israel warns of renewed conflict as Gaza truce faces challenges

Israel has issued a stern warning to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the terms of a fragile US-brokered ceasefire. The ceasefire, which began earlier this week, facilitated the exchange of hostages and prisoners but now faces new obstacles. Hostage exchanges and rising tensions Israel’s......

Spain’s general strike amplifies calls to reassess ties with Israel

Labor and student unions across Spain organized a nationwide general strike on October 15, 2025, demanding an immediate halt to the Israeli offensive in Gaza and a complete overhaul of Spain’s diplomatic, military, and economic relations with Israel. This mass mobilization follows the signing of......

Polisario escalates threats as calls for terrorism designation grow

A senior Polisario leader has ignited fresh concerns by issuing terror threats against Morocco and the wider region, raising alarm over the group’s militarization and destabilizing activities. Mansur Omar, a high-ranking figure within the Polisario Front, claimed the group possesses weapons capable......

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