Politics
The Indian stealth frigate INS Tamal made a port call in Casablanca from August 6 to 9, 2025, where it carried out a series of joint naval exercises with the Moroccan Royal Navy, including a PASSEX drill alongside the Moroccan frigate Mohammed VI. According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the visit......
Morocco’s pragmatic and issue-driven relationship with Russia continues to deepen, rooted in the 2016 strategic partnership established during His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s visit to Moscow. This relationship has been reinforced through consistent high-level diplomatic engagements between......
Forty countries have issued a unified diplomatic statement at the United Nations, reaffirming their unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara provinces. The declaration was presented by the Central African Republic during the general debate of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights......
The United Nations Personal Envoy for the Sahara dispute, Staffan de Mistura, has directly rejected Algeria’s long-standing assertion that it holds merely an “observer” status in the Sahara conflict. His remarks highlight Algeria’s active involvement in the dispute and challenge......
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has expressed his deep condolences to the family of Sheikh Jamal Eddine Al Qadiri Boutchich, leader of the Qadirya Boutchichia Sufi order, who passed away at the age of 83. In his message, the King said he learned of the Sheikh’s death with great sadness and prayed......
Morocco has spotlighted its Atlantic Initiative as a cornerstone of effective South-South cooperation during the 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit. The initiative aims to transform the Atlantic region into a hub of global connectivity, fostering development and integration between Africa and the Caribbean. Leading......
The Unified Socialist Party (PSU) has formally requested Morocco’s Ministry of Interior to exclude Israelis of Moroccan descent from voting or running in the 2026 legislative elections. The party's memorandum emphasizes a prohibition on any Moroccan citizen who has served in the Israeli army......
Mustapha Ramid, Morocco’s former justice minister, has called on FIFA to ban Israel from participating in the 2026 World Cup, citing ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza as grounds for suspension. Drawing parallels to FIFA’s expulsion of Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Ramid criticized......
Arab foreign ministers reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, during the 164th session of the Arab League Council held in Cairo. The ministers commended the King’s sustained efforts to defend Al-Quds, preserve its historical and cultural......
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently announced an ambitious plan to position Algerian ports as vital trade hubs for landlocked African nations. Speaking at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Tebboune emphasized Algeria’s intent to revitalize its neglected ties with the continent,......
A public display of the Polisario Front’s flag inside Spain’s Ministry for Youth and Children has stirred debate about the country’s stance on the Sahara conflict. Minister Sira Rego, who is of Palestinian descent, reportedly displayed a sign reading “España con el Sáhara”......
The British government has reaffirmed its position on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Sahara, emphasizing its endorsement of a negotiated and mutually acceptable resolution to the long-standing dispute. This announcement reflects the UK’s recognition of the Moroccan plan as the most credible......
The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as a practical solution to the Sahara conflict. During a meeting in New York, US Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, emphasized Washington’s position to the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Sahara,......
