Politics
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in London on Wednesday to sign a historic framework agreement, marking the first bilateral deal between the two nations since the UK’s departure from the European Union. The agreement comes as a significant......
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) is intensifying its campaign against the EU-Morocco trade agreements, particularly targeting Morocco’s southern provinces in Sahara. The conservative party has formally requested the exclusion of these regions from future trade agreements, a move that contrasts sharply......
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led maritime mission aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza, has faced a temporary setback due to severe weather conditions in the Mediterranean. Organizers remain committed to their goal of delivering humanitarian aid and raising awareness of the devastating......
Morocco is steadfast in its commitment to resolving maritime border issues with Spain through dialogue and adherence to international law, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized during a seminar on maritime space delimitation in Rabat. This approach reflects Morocco's broader maritime doctrine,......
Spanish politics resumes after the summer break with a packed legislative agenda, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government prepares to tackle critical issues ranging from healthcare reforms to labor policies. Congress is set to process 33 draft laws in September, marking a critical month......
A new military report has reignited the debate in Spain over the future of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The study, authored by Spanish army commander Emilio José Arias Otero for the Center for National Defense Studies (Ceseden), warns that Morocco is stepping up pressure on......
Border controls between Gibraltar and Spain are set to be eliminated at the start of 2026, according to reports on the post-Brexit agreement surrounding Gibraltar’s future relationship with the European Union. This development aims to streamline movement for thousands of people and goods daily......
Morocco is often viewed not as a nostalgic power longing for past glories, but as a dormant force poised to reemerge. The real question is not whether Morocco can reclaim influence but how it will adapt to the shifting landscape of the 21st century, strengthening its foundations along the way. Redefining......
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......
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,......
Spain’s central government has instructed the town of Jumilla in Murcia to annul a controversial motion that prohibits religious festivities in municipal sports facilities. Critics argue the decision targeted the town's Muslim community, which has long hosted events like Eid al-Fitr in such......
The United Kingdom’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara dates back to the Treaty of Friendship of 1721, signed in Fez during the reign of King George I. This historic agreement explicitly acknowledged Sultan Moulay Ismail as the ruler of Morocco, including territories now known......
Home-sharing giant Airbnb has removed references to Morocco’s southern provinces, including Laayoune, Dakhla, and Boujdour, from its platform. The move follows pressure from Sahara Resource Watch (SRW), a foreign activist group, and has sparked concerns over foreign interference in Morocco’s......
