Algeria leverages Japan's passivity to include Polisario in summit

The Polisario Front participated in the second day of the preparatory meeting for the Japan-Africa summit held in Tokyo on Saturday. The Front's delegation was led by its «Minister of Foreign Affairs», Mohamed Sidati. Notably, the delegation's seating arrangement remained unchanged from the previous day, positioned between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This time, the Polisario's presence did not provoke any incidents. The SPS agency published a dispatch with photos of Sidati greeting

The attack on the hotel Asni in Marrakech : The straw that broke the camel’s back

On the 24th of August 1994, Marrakech and most precisely Hotel Asni witnessed one of the first terrorist attacks in the country. The attack that left two people dead was carried out by three Algerian-French nationals. Morocco back then accused the Algerian intelligence services of planning the deadly shooting, a claim that worsened the diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries.

Morocco thwarts Algerian attempt to impose Polisario at Japan-Africa Summit

The Moroccan delegation participating in a preparatory meeting for the Japan-Africa summit in Tokyo thwarted an Algerian maneuver aimed at imposing the Polisario. This act violated the sovereignty of the host country, which had not invited the separatist movement.

Sahara CIA files #8 : The sand wall, the «Great Wall of Morocco» according to the United States

The CIA described Morocco's Sand Wall in the Sahara as an unprecedented defense installation that effectively turned the tide of the war against the Polisario Front. The wall's success in reducing insurgent activity and stabilizing the region attracted attention from both US and Soviet military experts.

Passengers escape unharmed in dramatic bus fire in Morocco

A bus caught fire, Friday, while traveling from Tetouan to Fez on the national road connecting Tetouan and Chefchaouen. The incident occurred in the Beni Hassan region, according to an eyewitness. The fire started around 9:00 AM, forcing all passengers, numbering over 40, to evacuate the bus. While there were no injuries, the passengers lost their luggage to the flames, which reduced the bus to a metal frame. Traffic on the road was halted for over an hour as firefighters worked to

PJD demands dismissal of Morocco Justice Minister, citing religious and social concerns

The honeymoon period between Abdelilah Benkirane and Abdellatif Ouahbi has come to a definitive end. Ouahbi's appointment as Minister of Justice in October 2021 and his advocacy for expanding individual freedoms in Morocco, including the decriminalization of consensual same-sex relations, have exacerbated tensions between the two men. The PJD, led by Benkirane, has launched a campaign to oust Minister of Justice Ouahbi. The party accused Ouahbi of mocking a religious text related to the

Spanish authorities believe suspects in agent murders are in Morocco

The suspects in the fatal shooting of two Spanish agents in Barbate on February 9 are believed to have fled to Morocco. According to Vozpópuli, the Civil Guard's Central Operational Unit and the judicial police of Cadiz believe the suspects are hiding in Dalia. Spanish authorities are reportedly waiting for Moroccan approval to proceed with their arrest. The investigation, detailed in La Gaceta, includes the discovery of a drug boat on the beach of La Antilla in March. Items found on

Achraf Moukham, a young trucker who breaks stereotypes in road transport

His skills and language abilities were not enough to escape the stubborn prejudices of his elders among truckers. Achraf Moukham's physique appears far removed from that of his colleagues in road transport and logistics. However, the younger generation to which he belongs views things differently, beyond the stereotypes.

Iran criticizes France's backing of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

Iran, which has recognized «SADR» since the 1980s, has criticized France's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. This stance was conveyed by Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, a body closely aligned with the government in Tehran, through an interview given by one of its members to the official IRNA news agency. «France is trying to continue playing an active role in the political processes in the North African region. For this reason, the

Sahara issue absent from Algeria-US talks

On Thursday, August 22, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Moore Aubin in Algiers. Officially, the Sahara issue was not on the agenda, although both parties mentioned regional security in their respective communications. «Minister Ahmed Attaf reiterated Algeria's commitment, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, to supporting all efforts aimed at achieving an immediate, permanent, and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and contributing