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UK shifts stance on Sahara: A potential recognition of Moroccan sovereignty

With the evolving landscape of international diplomacy, the United Kingdom appears poised to reconsider its long-standing position regarding Sahara. Recent statements from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy indicate a review of the country’s approach to the contentious issue, a move that could align......

Kenya and Morocco strengthen ties with new embassy in Rabat

Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita and Kenyan prime minister Musalia Mudavadi inaugurated Kenya’s first embassy in Rabat on Monday. This milestone marks Kenya’s third diplomatic mission in North Africa, following those in Algeria and Egypt, and coincides with the 60th anniversary of......

Morocco’s UN Security Council bid gains strategic Arab support

During the 34th Arab League Summit held in Baghdad, Arab leaders offered robust political backing for Morocco's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028–2029 term. This collective endorsement coincides with Morocco’s growing diplomatic stature on the global......

Kenya opens embassy in Rabat marking a new era in Moroccan-Kenyan relations

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......

Morocco's UN ambassador condemns Algeria's role in regional instability

Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Permanent Ambassador to the UN, has sharply criticized Algeria's involvement in undermining Morocco's territorial integrity during a recent session of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (C24). His remarks were a pointed response to Algeria's assertions......

Strengthening Ties: Morocco and Ecuador Forge New Relations

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to support Ecuador President Daniel Noboa in his pursuit of national development and stability. This declaration was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita during a press conference on Saturday, coinciding with Noboa’s inauguration. Minister Bourita......

Ecuador to open first embassy in Morocco reflecting strategic South-South cooperation

Ecuador has announced the upcoming opening of its first embassy in the Maghreb region, to be located in Rabat, Morocco. This historic development was confirmed by Gabriela Sommerfeld, Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, following a meeting in Quito with her Moroccan counterpart,......

Morocco and the U.S. deepen strategic ties through high-level talks in Rabat

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, welcomed a U.S. Congressional delegation on Saturday in Rabat, led by Representative Ronny Jackson, a member of both the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. The meeting, held over a working......

Growing concerns over Polisario's terror threats and regional stability

The Polisario Front, along with its supporter Algeria, is under increasing scrutiny for its role in destabilizing the region, particularly through its terror threats against American interests. The latest report from The Daily Signal highlights the urgent need for the United States to address the escalating......

Morocco strengthens military ties with UN amid peacekeeping challenges

Royal Armed Forces Inspector General Mohammed Berrid welcomed UN Mission Commander Division General Fakhrul Ahsan at the Southern Zone headquarters in Agadir. This meeting, attended by senior military officials from both organizations, marks a significant step in the ongoing collaboration between Morocco's......

Slovakia reaffirms support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara

Slovakia has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara, emphasizing it as a viable foundation for resolving the long-standing dispute. This affirmation emerged from a joint declaration issued during the official visit of Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs......

Polisario's dwindling relevance amid European rejection

Despite mounting setbacks, the Algerian-backed Polisario Front persists in projecting a semblance of international presence, even as it grapples with increasing isolation. Recent reports from Algerian media and Polisario-affiliated outlets highlight the group's representatives' meetings in Brussels,......

Morocco's engagement with UN on Sahara gains international support

A high-level Moroccan delegation is currently participating in the regional seminar of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) from May 21 to 23 in Dili, Timor-Leste. This event serves as a platform for the delegation to present recent developments regarding the Sahara issue to......

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