Two Amnesty International experts denied entry into Morocco

On Tuesday, London-based NGO Amnesty International announced that the Moroccan authorities refused to let two of its researchers enter the Moroccan territory to carry out a human rights investigation. On Thursday, the government commented on the decision. The government spokesperson Mustapha El Khalfi told reporters during a press briefing held on the same day that «the entry and stay of foreigners is monitored and governed by the country’s laws, which must be

South Africa and Namibia defend the Polisario at the United Nations Human Rights Council

During the 40th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held from the 25th of February to the 22nd of March, South Africa launched a campaign to defend the Polisario. On Tuesday, February the 26th, the South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Luwellyn Tyrone Landers met with a delegation from the Front led by the movement’s representative in Algerian, Abdelkader Taleb Oumar. The two parties discussed means to prepare for the solidarity

Because of its school books, Tunisia seeks the help of the WTO for the second time

Tunisia has again sought the help of the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding anti-dumping duties imposed by Morocco on the country’s imports, reports Africa News. According to the same source, Tunisia has submitted its request to the WTO members on February the 27th, complaining against the Kingdom’s duties imposed on its school exercise books. Tunisia claims that Morocco is violating the General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), a legal agreement between many

Re-elections in Senegal and Nigeria, good news for Morocco’s diplomacy

In February, both Senegalese and Nigerian presidents were re-elected for second terms. The situation in Senegal and Nigeria is a positive step for Morocco, which is wishing to gain the support of West African countries, politically and economically speaking.

More than 70% of unemployed Moroccans want to become salaried employees, says HCP

Most of unemployed Moroccans who have been job hunting, in 2018, want to become salaried employees, according to HCP. In a survey published today, the agency reports that unemployment affects women more than men.

9/11 : Morocco’s Mounir al-Motassadeq was paid 7,000 euros after leaving prison

Moroccan national Mounir el-Motassadeq, who was sentenced in 2004 to 15 years in prison by the Hamburg court for being involved in the 9/11 attacks, received 7,000 euros when released from prison, reports EFE quoting the German weekly Der Spiegel. According to the German newspaper, the money was transferred to the Moroccan’s account, that he opened while in prison, before being extradited to Morocco in October, 2018. According to the same source, this operation violates European

After changing opinions, a former pro-Polisario Peruvian activist slams the Front’s thesis

The founder and president of the Peruvian Council of Solidarity with the Sahrawi People (COPESA), Ricardo Sanchez Serra has decided to comments on critics, after announcing that he has changed his position on the Western Sahara dispute. On Wednesday, February the 27th, in an article published by Peruvian newspaper La Razon, COPESA founder decided to respond to those who criticized his new updated position. His answer comes after he wrote last week that Morocco's national autonomy plan,

According to Abdelkader Messahel, Algeria backs economic integration in the Maghreb region

According to Algeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, the country backs «economic integration» in the Maghreb. To the Minister, it is the only solution to problems related to water scarcity, agriculture and industry. Messahel completely ignored the border issue between Morocco and Algeria.

Sahara : «Algeria is a neighboring country and observer of the peace process», says Bouteflika

From his room in the Geneva University Hospitals, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika sent a letter to the Polisario’s leader Brahim Ghali on the 43rd anniversary of the creation of (SADR). In his letter, the president «reiterated the ‘unwavering support’ of Algeria to the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination through ‘a free and transparent’ referendum». The President took the opportunity to implicitly reply to Morocco’s

Morocco’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to prepare for the arrival of Moroccan pilgrims

The Kingdom’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mustapha Mansouri is preparing for the arrival of Moroccan pilgrims for the 2019 Hajj season. The diplomat met Muhammad Saleh bin Taher Benten, the Minister of Hajj, in Jeddah, report local media. Discussions between the two officials focused on «the measures that should be taken this year to facilitate the ritual for Moroccans», the same source said. For the record, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs had to