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
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
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,
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
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.
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,»
Walloon Parliament member Rachida Aït-Alouha has announced her departure from the Belgian Workers' Party (PTB). Originally from Morocco, she described her exit from the far-left party as a "fully assumed decision." This choice, she explained, stems from a "political realization that has become impossible to ignore over time: a deep gap between the values that motivated my involvement and the practices I observed within the organization," she stated in a detailed letter shared on her social
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, is set to visit Algeria and Morocco from April 27 to May 1. According to a statement from Marco Rubio's communication services, «In Algeria, he will meet with officials to explore ways to deepen bilateral ties, focusing on joint efforts to tackle regional security challenges and significant trade agreements with American companies». Landau «will then proceed to Morocco, where discussions with government officials and
The Spanish government's coordination and direction committee for the «Marhaba 2026» operation has unveiled an innovative plan integrating cutting-edge technologies, such as biometric analytics and real-time data processing. This initiative aims to mitigate risks and bolster the safety of travelers between June 15 and September 15 next year, as part of the annual crossing operation. During a meeting led by the Assistant Secretary of State at the Ministry of the Interior,
Jorge Buxadé, the leader of the Vox party delegation in the European Parliament, has sharply criticized what he perceives as the «complete inaction» of the European Commission in its handling of relations with Morocco. His inquiry was directed at the High Representative of the European Union, questioning the EU's approach to its southern neighbor. The far-right party, known for its critical stance towards Morocco, accused the European institutions of maintaining a
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