Moroccan diplomats #9 : Mohammed Ben Ali Abgali, an ambassador who loves science and art

In the 1720s, Mohammed Ben Ali Abgali was sent to England as Moulay Ismail’s ambassador to the English court. Once in London, he attended arts events and visited the country’s prestigious educational institution.

Algeria announces the arrest of 67 Moroccans in Oran

On Saturday, May 2, the Algerian police reported the arrest of 67 Moroccan nationals in Oran, labeling them as irregular migrants. The operation also resulted in the capture of «10 organizers» of the crossing, though their nationalities remain undisclosed. According to the Algerian police, «the investigation conducted by the first division of the criminal police, under the supervision of the competent prosecutor's office, successfully identified network members and their

Senegalese president says he sought pardon from King Mohammed VI for detained fans in Morocco

In a statement on Saturday evening, Senegalese President Bassiro Diomaye Faye addressed the ongoing issue of Senegalese fans detained in Morocco after the Africa Cup of Nations final. He emphasized that Senegal had exhausted all avenues to secure their release, but the Moroccan stance remained unchanged. Faye asserted, «It would be wrong to think we haven't done enough for our fans detained in Morocco. They have my full support. We all saw what happened. Unfortunately, it occurred in a

CAN : Le président sénégalais a demandé une grâce royale pour les supporters détenus au Maroc

Le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a affirmé, samedi soir, avoir «épuisé toutes les voies possibles» pour obtenir la libération de supporters détenus au Maroc après la finale de la CAN, tout en reconnaissant les limites de l’action diplomatique face à la justice marocaine. Le chef de l'Etat assure que Dakar a tenté d’éviter les condamnations, tout en jugeant les peines

King Mohammed VI condemns Iranian aggressions against Bahrain

In a message to Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King Mohammed VI of Morocco voiced his "strong condemnation of the despicable Iranian aggression" that threatens the peace and stability of Bahrain. This aggression has impacted both civilian and military infrastructure, as well as residential areas. "The Kingdom of Bahrain, guided by the wisdom of its sovereign, will overcome this challenging ordeal and emerge stronger and more stable." King Mohammed VI King Mohammed VI

African Lion : disparition de deux soldats américains près de Tan-Tan

Le Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique (AFRICOM) a annoncé ce dimanche la disparition de deux soldats américains lors des exercices African Lion 2026, près de la zone d'entraînement de Cap Draa, à proximité de Tan-Tan, le 2 mai 2026. Les autorités américaines et marocaines, ainsi que d'autres participants aux manœuvres African Lion, ont immédiatement lancé des opérations de recherche et de sauvetage

Two US soldiers reported missing during African Lion 2026 exercises near Tan-Tan

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced this Sunday, May 3, that two US service members participating in African Lion 2026 were reported missing near the Cap Draa training area, close to Tan-Tan, on May 2, 2026. AFRICOM stated that the United States and Morocco, along with other African Lion exercise resources, promptly initiated a coordinated search and rescue mission, deploying ground, air, and naval assets. The command confirmed that an investigation into the incident is

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أصوات أمريكية تشكك في "سيادة" إسبانيا على سبتة ومليلية وتثير قلق مدريد

تصريحات وتقارير نُسبت إلى مسؤولين أمريكيين تعيد إشعال النقاش حول «سيادة» إسبانيا على سبتة ومليلية. في سياق التوترات الدبلوماسية بين مدريد وواشنطن، تثير هذه الإشارات قلقا كبيرا في وسائل الإعلام الإيبيرية.