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Rwanda commemorates 31 years of liberation in Morocco

Rwandans in Morocco came together on Friday to mark Kwibuka 31, the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation. The ceremony, held at the Rwandan Embassy in Rabat, highlighted the nation’s journey from tragedy to resilience. Remembering the past The event, attended by Rwandans living in Morocco,......

Ecuador opens embassy in Morocco, strengthening bilateral relations

Ecuador marked a historic milestone on Friday by inaugurating its first embassy in Morocco, signaling a new chapter in the diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations. A pivotal diplomatic shift The embassy opening comes after Ecuador’s decision in October 2024 to sever ties with......

Morocco and the United States: a 239-year partnership of resilience and collaboration

The Moroccan–American Treaty of Peace and Friendship, signed in 1786, established one of the world’s oldest diplomatic relationships. Negotiated by American diplomat Thomas Barclay and Moroccan envoy Tahir Fannish under the reign of Sultan Mohammed III, the treaty marked the first formal......

Guatemala reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara

During an official press conference in Rabat, Guatemala’s Minister of External Relations, Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado, reaffirmed his country’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The statement followed a meeting with Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser......

The makhzen: decoding Algeria’s fixation on Morocco’s governing model

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......

Algerian court upholds five-year sentence for Boualem Sansal amid geopolitical tensions

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: Morocco a stronghold of stability in Africa

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......

Spain confirms support for Moroccan autonomy proposal on Sahara

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 bolsters military presence in Ceuta and Melilla amid Morocco’s sovereignty push

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......

Support for Normalization with Israel Drops Sharply in Morocco Following Gaza Violence

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......

Moroccan scholars oppose Israeli participation in World Sociology Forum

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......

US Congress moves to designate Polisario as a terrorist organization

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......

Morocco-Spain cooperation sets a model for mutual partnership

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......

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