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Morocco shifts the narrative on Sahara: A proactive approach to autonomy

Morocco is taking charge of the international dialogue surrounding Sahara, showcasing its Autonomy Plan as the only viable political resolution to the long-standing dispute. Recent diplomatic successes have positioned the North African nation firmly at the forefront of discussions, as it garners increasing......

Morocco’s autonomy initiative gains momentum ahead of Green March anniversary

As the 50th anniversary of the Green March approaches, more than 110 countries have expressed support for Morocco's autonomy initiative regarding Sahara. Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, emphasized this shift during an exclusive interview with Medi1TV, highlighting......

UN Security Council pushes for negotiations on Moroccan autonomy plan

The United Nations Security Council convened behind closed doors on April 14, 2025, to address the issue of Moroccan Sahara. In a notable context, the United States reaffirmed its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan, prompting UN Secretary-General's personal envoy, Staffan de Mistura, to propose......

UN urged to revoke Polisario's recognition as Sahrawi representative

In a bold policy analysis, American Enterprise Institute scholar Michael Rubin has called on the United Nations to discontinue its recognition of the Polisario Front as the legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people. Describing the group as a “vestige of the Cold War,” Rubin's remarks......

ICJ to review Israel's legal duties in Palestinian territories

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled public hearings from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's legal responsibilities regarding UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings are the result of a UN General Assembly resolution passed......

Desert locust swarms threaten agriculture in Morocco

The latest monitoring bulletin from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) indicates the presence of solitary desert locusts across Morocco’s Draa and Ziz-Ghris valleys, specifically from Assa to Erfoud. Observations throughout March revealed evidence of breeding activities, including mating......

UN Reports Two-Thirds of Gaza Now Restricted for Palestinians

Israel has now restricted access to approximately two-thirds of Gaza, either by declaring large areas as no-go zones or ordering forced displacements, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Among the affected areas is southern Rafah, where Israel issued a new......

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. According to a document obtained by Hespress,......

Kim Jong Un supervises testing of AI-equipped suicide drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of advanced AI-equipped suicide drones and reconnaissance drones, calling for their prioritization in the nation's military modernization. The drones, developed at North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex, are designed to track......