Politics
Japan has unequivocally reiterated its non-recognition of the Polisario Front during the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held in Yokohama. At the opening of the senior officials' meeting, the head of the Japanese delegation stated that......
Jood’s president denounces misuse of humanitarian reputation Hind Laidi, president of the Jood humanitarian association, has condemned the National Rally of Independents (RNI) political party, led by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, for creating a similarly named foundation. Laidi accuses the......
According to the minister, European Union member states issued more than 606,000 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2024, reflecting an improvement in bilateral relations and a departure from previous tensions. France alone granted nearly 284,000 visas, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023, making Morocco......
Morocco has announced the dispatch of an additional humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza, responding to the dire conditions facing Palestinians in the besieged enclave. Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who chairs the Al-Quds Committee, the initiative aims to alleviate the suffering......
Algeria is aggressively courting American energy giants in an effort to sway US policy on the Sahara dispute. With talks underway with Exxon Mobil and Chevron, Algiers hopes to leverage its vast gas reserves to influence Washington’s position on the decades-long conflict, in which Morocco has steadily......
The Strait of Gibraltar, once a symbol of division between the developed North and dependent South, has transformed into a fault line defining two competing visions of the world. Africa, led by Morocco, Senegal, and Mauritania, is asserting itself as a growing force, no longer looking to Europe for approval......
Morocco has signed a joint statement alongside more than 30 Arab and Muslim countries condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent endorsement of the controversial “Greater Israel” concept. This collective denunciation follows Netanyahu’s remarks during an August......
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired on Thursday a meeting of the National Commission in charge of monitoring the pension reform file, bringing together representatives of major trade unions. The session followed the conclusions of the April 2025 meeting of the High Commission for Social......
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a renewed effort to bolster the Polisario Front, even as the group’s influence and support wane across Africa. Backed by loyal allies in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa has orchestrated high-profile meetings with Polisario representatives......
Moroccan winners of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa lottery are facing prolonged delays in securing interview appointments at the US Consulate in Casablanca, with the program’s strict September 30 deadline fast approaching. These delays have left hundreds of applicants in bureaucratic limbo, raising......
This Thursday, Morocco marks the 46th anniversary of the recovery of Oued Eddahab, a milestone in the country’s continued efforts to complete its territorial integrity. The occasion is celebrated in a spirit of national unity and patriotic commitment, reaffirming the population’s steadfast......
A diplomatic storm has erupted following a smear campaign targeting Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef El Amrani, and his wife, Asma Lamrabet. The attack, spearheaded by pro-Israel hardliners, highlights the relentless demands for political servitude under the guise of “friendship.” Morocco’s......
In a controversial move, the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Jumilla, southeastern Spain, passed a ban on religious gatherings in public sports facilities last week. Proposed by the far-right Vox party, the decision effectively targets Muslim holiday prayers, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,......
