Politics
The makhzen is often misunderstood outside Morocco, particularly by its critics. For Moroccans, it represents more than just a bureaucratic system or a relic of feudalism. It is a historically rooted governance network, centered around the monarchy, that has adapted over time while maintaining continuity......
An Algerian court has upheld the five-year prison sentence against historian and novelist Boualem Sansal, rejecting his appeal for release on compassionate grounds. The ruling, announced today, has drawn fresh criticism from French authorities and human rights advocates, who see the case as part of a......
Andrew Murrison, British MP and former Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, highlighted Morocco’s crucial role as a pillar of stability across the African continent. In a recent article, Murrison described Morocco as an emerging power and emphasized that the kingdom acts as......
The Spanish government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a viable and serious solution to the regional conflict over the Sahara. This stance underscores the continuity of Madrid’s significant policy shift on this sensitive issue. This official reaffirmation......
Spain has significantly increased its military presence in the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, deploying additional troops under the framework of "Operation Presence – Surveillance and Deterrence." The move coincides with mounting calls in Morocco to reclaim the territories through legal......
In the wake of the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza, which has been under blockade for over 18 years, a recent survey reveals a significant decline in Moroccan public support for normalization with Israel. The survey also shows a notable decrease in approval of Western powers allied with Israel in the......
A significant controversy has erupted surrounding the upcoming World Sociology Forum in Morocco, scheduled from July 6-11 at Mohammed V University in Rabat. Various academic organizations and activists are calling for the exclusion of Israeli researchers from the event, citing concerns over Israel's......
Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, joined by Democratic Representative Jimmy Panetta, has introduced a bipartisan bill to the US Congress seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization. Titled the “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act,” the legislation aims......
The collaboration between Morocco and Spain stands as a clear example of a mutually beneficial partnership, stated the president of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol. Armengol highlighted that both countries have established an exemplary cooperation in managing migration flows and......
The British government reiterated its dedication to deepening its strategic partnership with Morocco, emphasizing that it regards the Kingdom as an increasingly vital trade and investment partner. Michael Shanks, the British Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Energy Transition, stated that......
The Moroccan Sociological Association has voiced its firm opposition to the participation of any Israeli representative in the Fifth World Forum of Sociology, scheduled to take place in Rabat from July 6 to 11, 2025. The association stressed that hosting such an international event in Morocco must be......
A bill has been introduced in the 119th US Congress aiming to classify the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization. Republican Senator Joe Wilson described the Polisario Front as a militia supported by Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia, posing a strategic threat in Africa and destabilizing Morocco,......
On the occasion of the arrival of the new Hegira year 1447, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, extended his heartfelt greetings to the leaders of Islamic countries. The King sent personalized greeting cards to His Brothers Their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, including......
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