Saad-Eddine El Othmani has stepped back into the political spotlight, breaking his «retirement» to robustly defend the track record of his administration (April 2016 - October 2021) amidst criticism from the current head of government, Aziz Akhannouch. «Despite the challenges posed by the global COVID-19 health crisis, citizens' purchasing power remained stable, unlike the situation under the current administration,» El Othmani asserted on social media. «Inflation
Pressure from the Trump administration appears to have prompted Algeria to reassess its stance on the Sahara conflict, as suggested by recent remarks from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in an interview with local media. «There is a UN resolution (Security Council Resolution 2797, editor’s note) that is progressing smoothly between us and them (the Moroccans, editor’s note),» he said when asked about the issue. Algeria had abstained from voting on Resolution 2797 on
French Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Citizens Abroad, Éléonore Caroit, is set to visit Morocco from Monday, May 4 to Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This visit underscores the strong bilateral ties between France and Morocco, particularly in development cooperation. The French Embassy in Morocco announced that on Monday, May 4, Minister Caroit will tour projects funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), focusing on water and sanitation,
An American defense official told Reuters that initial reports on the disappearance of two American soldiers during the African Lion 2026 exercises near Tan-Tan indicate they «may have fallen into the ocean». The official further stated, «I can confirm this incident is not linked to terrorism.» The New York Times provided additional insights, revealing that an American military official mentioned the soldiers were taking an evening walk within a training area, and
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.
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
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
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
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
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Valencia, in collaboration with the "House of the Mediterranean" Foundation, hosted a literary gathering on April 29 in Alicante. This event, dedicated to Moroccan literature penned in Spanish, aimed to foster cultural dialogue between Morocco and Spain. The event attracted a prominent assembly of writers, intellectuals, and professionals from the publishing and media sectors of both countries. They engaged in discussions about the current
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