Distinguishing Between Syria’s Alawites and Morocco’s Alaouite Dynasty

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria on December 8, following opposition forces’ entry into Damascus, has reignited global interest in the Alawite community, which held power in Syria for over five decades. Yet, this historic event has also caused confusion, with some observers mistakenly......

Morocco Signals Policy Shift with Support for UN Death Penalty Resolution

Morocco is poised to make a landmark decision by voting in favor of the United Nations resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty, marking a significant departure from its previous stance. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced this historic shift during a parliamentary session, highlighting......

Morocco’s Prince Moulay Rachid Represents King at Reopening Ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco attended the grand reopening of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday, representing King Mohammed VI. The event was a momentous occasion, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, symbolizing the strengthening of bilateral ties......

The Ukraine-Russia War's Impact on North Africa: A Growing Tension Between Morocco and Algeria

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has increasingly reverberated across Africa, intensifying the long-standing rivalry between Morocco and Algeria. As regional alliances shift and interests collide, the spillover effect of the war is threatening to escalate tensions in North Africa, particularly between these......

Moroccan Diplomacy’s Evolution: King Mohammed VI’s Strategic Vision

Morocco’s diplomatic achievements under King Mohammed VI reflect a multifaceted and widely admired approach, according to Omar Hilale, the nation’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Speaking at the “Morocco Diplomatic Sahara Forum” in Dakhla on Friday, Hilale highlighted......

Key Highlights of the First Day of the MD Sahara Forum 

The fourth edition of the annual MD Sahara Forum commenced on Friday in Dakhla under the theme "King Mohammed VI: 25 Years of Royal Vision, 10 Years of Progress in the Southern Provinces, A National and Continental Drive Forward."   Held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, this......

Morocco as a Global Model of Peace and Tolerance

Morocco, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has become a beacon of peace and tolerance globally, according to Younes Sekkouri, the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Enterprises, Employment, and Skills. Speaking at the "Euromed University of Fès Meetings" on......

Royal Diplomacy A Multifaceted Approach to Global Influence

The diplomacy of His Majesty King Mohammed VI is a prime example of a multifaceted and highly influential approach on the international stage. As emphasized by Omar Hilale, Morocco's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the Kingdom’s diplomacy is not defined by a single......

Tangier Med Port Draws Criticism Over Alleged Arms Shipments to Israel

BDS Morocco has raised serious allegations regarding the use of Tangier Med Port as a transit point for military supplies bound for Israel. In a press release dated December 4, the organization denounced what it described as the Moroccan port’s facilitation of arms shipments to the Israeli Occupation......

Morocco Recognized for Contributions at 48th Arab Police Conference

Morocco was commended for its leadership in advancing regional and international security during the 48th Conference of Arab Police and Security Chiefs, held in Tunis. The event highlighted Morocco’s proactive measures in fostering collaborative strategies against emerging security threats. Representing......

Morocco's New Strike Law: Expanding Workers' Rights and Defining the Right to Protest

Morocco’s parliament has taken a significant step towards modernizing its labor laws with the approval of Bill 97.15, a landmark law that establishes new conditions and procedures for exercising the right to strike. This long-awaited legislation, passed after decades of discussions, aims to regulate......

Bourita: Lebanon Ceasefire Is A Positive Development That Must Be Respected

Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, has emphasized the importance of respecting and consolidating the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, calling it a “positive development” that is vital for the country's unity and territorial security. His remarks came on Tuesday during a......

Morocco and EU Parliaments Forge New Path for Revitalized Cooperation

The Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have established a roadmap to mend relations between the two legislative bodies after a period of strained ties. During discussions held in Brussels at Metsola's invitation,......

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