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Morocco's Sahara quest receives Russian diplomatic support

Russia has pledged its assistance to Morocco in finding a resolution to the Sahara territorial dispute, as announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his annual diplomatic review press conference. His statements highlighted Russia's commitment to fostering a mutually agreeable solution......

Strengthening Security Ties: Moroccan and Spanish Officials Discuss Counterterrorism Collaboration

Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director-General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST) of Morocco, welcomed the Spanish Commissioner General of Information, Javier Antonio Susín Bercero, on Wednesday in Rabat. This meeting, led by a high-level Spanish security delegation, marked......

Spain and Morocco strengthen strategic partnership amid record trade growth

King Felipe VI of Spain has highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with Morocco, emphasizing the "special" nature of their bilateral relationship during his address at the 9th conference of Spanish ambassadors on January 13-14 in Doha. The Spanish monarch underscored the significance......

Rassemblement National Secures Presidency of France-Morocco Friendship Group

The Rassemblement National (RN) was awarded the presidency of the France-Morocco Friendship Group during a meeting at the French National Assembly on Monday. This symbolic and strategic victory follows weeks of intense negotiations between various parliamentary groups. Typically, these presidencies......

Spain's Foreign Ministry removes maps of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania amid diplomatic tensions

The Spanish Foreign Ministry has quietly removed maps of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania from its official website as the new year begins. This action coincided with negotiations led by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares regarding the reopening of customs crossings in Ceuta and Melilla. Initially......

Spain's Interior Minister Defends Morocco Customs Negotiations Amid Media Scrutiny

Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has firmly rejected reports suggesting Morocco is creating obstacles in the reopening of customs offices in Ceuta and Melilla, attributing delays to technical considerations that require further development. Speaking at the inauguration of a new......

King Mohammed VI Grants Pardon to 1,304 Convicts on Independence Manifesto Day

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the nation's Independence Manifesto by granting royal pardons to 1,304 individuals, marking a significant gesture on this historic national holiday. The Ministry of Justice announced that the pardons encompass both incarcerated......

Morocco Sets New Benchmark for Information Access Reform in Arab Region

Morocco has emerged as a frontrunner in public information accessibility across the Arab world, establishing comprehensive legislative and institutional frameworks that enhance government transparency. This achievement is highlighted in a new study, "The Right to Information Access in the Arab Region:......

Spain Intensifies Border Control Aid to Morocco Amid Record Migration Crisis

Spain has allocated €2.5 million to Morocco for enhanced border surveillance equipment and vehicles, responding to unprecedented migration pressures that saw 63,970 irregular arrivals in 2024—a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The funding, channeled through the International and Ibero-American......

Ghana Cuts Diplomatic Ties with SADR, Backs Morocco's Peace Initiative

In a significant diplomatic shift, Ghana has announced the suspension of its diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), as conveyed through an official communication from Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to its Moroccan counterpart on Tuesday. The West African nation......

Morocco Expands Drone Arsenal Amid Defense Industry Modernization

Morocco has taken another significant step toward enhancing its defense capabilities with the confirmed delivery of Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkish defense firm Baykartech. The delivery, revealed by the company, underscores Morocco's ongoing efforts to modernize its military systems. While Moroccan......

French Police Detain Two Algerian TikTok Stars Over Violent Threats

French authorities have arrested two prominent Algerian social media influencers for allegedly making terrorist threats and inciting violence through TikTok videos. The arrests, which occurred on Friday, came amid rising tensions involving anti-Algerian regime protesters in France. The second arrest......

Morocco’s Diplomatic Achievements in 2024: A Year of Global Leadership

Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco’s diplomacy in 2024 reached unprecedented heights, marked by significant advancements across diplomatic, economic, and environmental spheres. The Kingdom strengthened its global presence, showcased its commitment to peace and......

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