Politics



Strengthening South-South cooperation and supporting Morocco's territorial integrity

On Wednesday in Rabat, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, met with Gustavo Pacheco Villar, the President of the Andean Parliament. Following the meeting, Mr. Pacheco Viar expressed his full support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, affirming......

UN Security Council to Address Moroccan Sahara Issue on April 14

The United Nations has announced its agenda for April, highlighting key discussions in the Security Council under France’s presidency. A significant topic will be the Sahara issue, which will be discussed during a closed-door consultation on April 14. The session will include a briefing by the......

Morocco successfully issues €2 billion international bond

The Kingdom of Morocco announced on March 26, 2025, the issuance of a €2 billion bond on the international financial market in two tranches, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The first tranche, with a maturity of four years, amounted to €900 million and was issued at a spread......

Netanyahu appoints Moroccan-origin general as head of Israel’s security service

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday the appointment of General Eli Sharfet, the former commander of the Israeli Navy, as the new head of the Shin Bet (Shabak), Israel’s internal security service. Sharfet, who hails from the Tafilalet region in Morocco, replaces Ronen Bar,......

Morocco's leadership in the African Union's Peace and Security Council

Morocco's presidency of the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) in March reaffirmed the country's steadfast dedication to promoting peace and stability across Africa. Key discussions during this tenure included the impact of artificial intelligence on security and peace, as......

King Mohammed VI’s appointments reinforce commitment to reform

King Mohammed VI’s recent appointments reflect a renewed drive for institutional reform, particularly in human rights and education. The appointment of Mohammed Habib Belkouch as ministerial delegate for human rights, along with Amina Bouayach’s reappointment as head of the National Human......

Amina Bouayach reappointed as president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has reappointed Amina Bouayach as the president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), reaffirming her leadership role that commenced in December 2018. This decision underscores the Royal commitment to bolstering constitutional institutions dedicated to......

UK businesses free to operate in Morocco’s Sahara

The UK government has affirmed that British companies are allowed to conduct business in Morocco's southern provinces of Sahara, emphasizing that businesses can make independent decisions regarding trade and investment in the area. This declaration was made by Minister of State for Trade Policy,......

Trump hosts White House Iftar with Moroccan ambassador in attendance

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House on Thursday evening, welcoming representatives of the Muslim community in the United States alongside members of the Arab and Islamic diplomatic corps accredited in Washington. Among the distinguished guests was Morocco’s Ambassador......

Algeria urges Spain to reassess support for Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan

Algeria is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to persuade Spain to reconsider its backing of Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara. During a recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s representative, Ibrahim Boughali, called......

Celebrating 250 years of US-Morocco diplomatic relations

The United States has introduced a congressional resolution to honor its long-standing diplomatic ties with Morocco, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of their relationship in 2027. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing Morocco as “the first country to......

Political pressures drive recent dismissals in Moroccan municipalities

Recent developments in Morocco’s municipal landscape have revealed a series of dismissals affecting key department heads and employees in critical sectors such as taxation and urban planning. These changes have predominantly occurred in municipalities that faced audits by the General Inspectorate......

Strengthening ties: Spain and Morocco’s evolving relationship

The bilateral relationship between Morocco and Spain is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a robust diplomatic partnership that has emerged after a period of tension over Western Sahara-related issues. In a recent address to the Spanish Senate, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares......

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