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Spain’s MEP Montero clashes with EU-Morocco partnership over Sahara

Spanish MEP Irene Montero has sparked controversy in the European Parliament by condemning the EU-Morocco agricultural agreement as “illegal,” accusing the EU of financing Morocco’s “occupation” of Sahara. Her remarks contrast with growing international support for Morocco’s......

Moroccan government pledges dialogue with Gen Z while accelerating key reforms

The Moroccan government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the demands of the youth-led GenZ 212 protest movement, emphasizing ongoing reforms in education, health, and employment. Speaking after the weekly Council meeting, Government Spokesperson and minister delegate for parliamentary relations,......

Gold prices hit record high as investors seek stability amid global uncertainty

Global gold prices have reached an unprecedented peak, surpassing $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history. Since the start of 2025, gold has surged nearly 50%, marking its strongest rally since the 1970s as investors search for security in a volatile world economy. Analysts attribute this......

GenZ212 movement urges nationwide boycott of Akhannouch’s companies amid growing discontent

The GenZ212 protest movement has intensified its calls for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to step down, urging Moroccans to boycott all companies linked to the billionaire businessman. The campaign, circulating widely across social media, seeks to apply economic pressure on one of Morocco’s most......

Morocco’s Ombudsman engages youth amid public service protests

Morocco’s Ombudsman Institution has launched an initiative targeting political party youth organizations, aiming to understand how younger generations experience and evaluate public services. The program comes amid rising public scrutiny of healthcare, education, and basic administrative services......

US Senate confirms Duke Buchan III as new American ambassador to Morocco

The United States Senate has officially confirmed Duke Buchan III as the new American ambassador to Morocco, marking his return to diplomatic service in a region he knows well. Buchan’s appointment, announced by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, was endorsed by the Senate on Tuesday.......

Morocco’s growing power at the heart of Europe’s migration strategy

Once considered a mere transit hub for African migrants heading to Europe, Morocco has emerged as a central player in the European Union’s external migration policy, blending diplomacy, security, and influence across the Mediterranean. Morocco as Europe’s border enforcer Morocco’s......

Motion of censure emerges as key solution to Morocco’s government crisis

Political parties in Morocco have a constitutional pathway to address the nationwide protests and restore public confidence: a motion of censure to withdraw confidence from the current government. With public outrage intensifying, particularly among Generation Z demonstrators, the demand for Prime Minister......

UN report highlights Algeria’s reluctance on Sahara without taking decisive action

Algeria continues to sidestep the UN-led political process on Sahara, yet the United Nations has not implemented strong measures to compel the country to engage constructively. The latest report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscores Algeria’s ongoing reluctance while urging all parties......

UN chief warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Tindouf as malnutrition and disease surge

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Tindouf camps in Algeria, where malnutrition and disease rates among Sahrawi refugees have reached critical levels. According to a recent UN report, Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) among......

UN and Morocco mark five years of regional counter-terrorism partnership

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) has commended its enduring collaboration with Morocco in advancing regional security and counter-terrorism training across Africa, marking the fifth anniversary of its Programme Office for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa, headquartered in......

Naïma Moutchou appointed as France’s minister of public transformation and digital affairs

Naïma Moutchou, a French-Moroccan politician and lawyer, has been appointed as France’s new Minister of Public Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Affairs in Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s cabinet. Her nomination marks a symbolic milestone for diversity and......

Moroccan government approves bill to improve compensation for road accident victims

The Moroccan government approved on Thursday a draft law aimed at strengthening the compensation system for victims of road accidents involving motor vehicles. The bill was presented by Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi during the weekly Government Council meeting. This new legislation — bill......

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