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Morocco chosen to host African finance ministers’ conference in 2026

Morocco is set to host the 58th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development in March 2026. This announcement was made on Friday during the experts' session of the 57th ECA session and the......

Palestinians recount harrowing tales of torture and sexual violence at UN hearings

This week marked a significant moment as Palestinians shared their distressing accounts of abuse at the hands of Israeli settlers and security forces during the latest round of public hearings of the United Nations’ Independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) concerning the situation in the Occupied......

Israel's war on reproductive healthcare in Gaza denounced as genocidal by UN commission

A recent United Nations report has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocidal,” citing systematic attacks on reproductive healthcare. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry, based in Geneva, found that Israel intentionally targeted women’s healthcare facilities,......

UN initiates UN80 initiative to modernize operations

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the United Nations' capacity to tackle contemporary global challenges, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled the UN80 initiative in New York today. This initiative is designed to modernize the systematic functioning of the UN to ensure it meets current......

Morocco takes the helm of UN Economic Commission for Africa 57th session

Morocco has been unanimously elected to preside over the 57th session of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. This significant election occurred at the ECA headquarters in Addis Ababa and underscores the growing......

Morocco advances gender equality initiatives at UN forum

Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahia highlighted Morocco's efforts to enhance gender equality and empower women during a ministerial roundtable held in New York. This discussion was part of the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which this year reflects on progress......

Morocco champions gender equality at UN session despite ongoing challenges

Morocco is actively participating in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which commenced on Monday in New York. This significant event highlights the nation’s ongoing commitment to gender equality amidst persistent barriers faced by women in various sectors. Leading......

Gulf Cooperation Council reinforces support for Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), under the leadership of Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi, has reaffirmed its steadfast decisions and positions regarding the Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara. This declaration emphasizes the GCC’s commitment to the stability of Morocco and the integrity of......

UN and Morocco to host anti-terrorism platform in June

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Morocco are set to organize the Marrakech Platform in June, as announced by Vladimir Voronkov, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, during a briefing to member states referenced by Barlamane.com. This event will bring together......