Moroccan Royal Navy's new patrol vessel Moulay El Hassan I returns to Cadiz after sea trials

Following a series of technical sea trials, the Moroccan Royal Navy's Avante 1800-class patrol vessel, built by the Spanish state-owned company Navantia, has returned to the Cadiz shipyard. This development was reported on the platform X, which also shared images of the ship. The same source reveals that the vessel has been christened «Moulay El Hassan I». Navantia initially announced the launch of this patrol vessel in May 2025, with its delivery to the Moroccan Royal Navy

Moroccan diplomats #2 : Mohamed Ben Hadou, Royal Society’s honorary member

To free Tangier, seized by King Charles II of England, Moulay Ismail sent Ambassador Mohamed Ben Hadou to London. The latter became a popular figure in England and was invited to universities and honorable institutions.

Bir Anzarane air base: A strategic FAR asset strengthened in the heart of the Sahara

The expansion of the Bir Anzarane airbase, located at the entrance to Dakhla, exemplifies the evolution of Morocco's military capabilities in the Sahara. This site is emerging as a strategic hub with regional implications.

The Algerian army kills three Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps

On Saturday, an Algerian army patrol fatally shot three Sahrawis in the Dakhla camp, approximately 200 kilometers from Rabouni, the Polisario's administrative hub near Tindouf. The victims, who were prospecting for gold, were taken by surprise when the Algerian soldiers opened fire. Two were killed instantly, while the third, gravely wounded, died shortly after, as reported by a Sahrawi source to Yabiladi. The three young men were members of the Oulad Dlim tribe, a marginalized group within

Morocco condemns attacks in Mali and reaffirms support for Malian sovereignty and stability

Morocco has voiced its profound concern over the recent «terrorist and separatist attacks in Bamako and other cities in Mali, which have deliberately targeted civilian and military zones,» a Moroccan diplomatic source reported on Saturday. The source stressed that «the Kingdom of Morocco condemns these cowardly and criminal acts in the strongest terms and extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the brotherly Malian people.» Morocco

To counter the revision of MINURSO's mandate, Algeria seeks Russia's support

At Moscow's request, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov convened with Algeria's ambassador to Russia, Toufic Djouama, yesterday, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry. «The discussions primarily centered on the conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, which are currently on the UN Security Council's agenda. Special emphasis was placed on the developments and future prospects of the Western Sahara peace process, considering recent debates at the

Sahara: De Mistura speaks of genuine momentum, urges the Polisario to make concessions

The United Nations Security Council convened a closed-door meeting on Thursday, focusing on the operations of the MINURSO mission under Bahrain's rotating presidency. During this session, Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy to the Sahara, delivered a briefing. As reported by Monte Carlo Doualiya, de Mistura highlighted a "genuine momentum" and a "chance" to resolve the conflict that has lingered since 1975. He remarked, «Thanks to a combination of vision,

Netherlands to implement highest EU air travel tax affecting flights to Morocco

The Netherlands is set to implement one of the highest air travel taxes in the European Union starting next year, a move that is raising growing concerns within the aviation sector, particularly regarding its impact on flights to medium-haul destinations like Morocco. Under this increase, travelers through Dutch airports will be required to pay up to 48 euros in tax for each ticket to Morocco and other countries starting in 2027, compared to the current 30.25 euros. This decision follows a

Moroccan diplomats #1 : Abd el-Ouahed Anoun, a source of inspiration for Shakespeare’s Othello

Sent by a Saadi Sultan to establish the Anglo-Moroccan alliance, Moroccan diplomat Abd el-Ouahed ben Messaoud ben Mohammed Anoun is believed to have inspired the character of William Shakespeare's Moorish hero Othello.

Trump administration considered suspending Spain from NATO over Iran rift

The Trump administration reportedly mulled over the idea of suspending Spain from NATO due to its refusal to back the Israeli-American offensive in Iran, a U.S. official disclosed to Reuters. These strategic considerations, outlined in a memo by Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's chief policy advisor, reflect his discontent with some allies' hesitance to grant the United States access, basing, and overflight (ABO) rights for the Iranian operation. «ABO is the bare minimum for NATO,»