Interpol hasn’t issued a Red Notice for a Saudi Prince extradited by Morocco to Riyadh

Saudi Prince Turki bin Bindar was deported by Morocco in 2015 to Saudi Arabia, through an Interpol warrant, confirmed the Moroccan Ministry of Justice. Commenting on the decision, Interpol says it hasn’t issued a red notice or diffusion for the Saudi official.

The Polisario urges French insurer COFACE to stop its activities in the Sahara

After filing complaints against seven big French companies, the Polisario called on credit insurer COFACE to stop its activities in the Sahara.

Diaspo #64: Youssef Mellouki, serving Morocco while in France

French-Moroccan national Youssef Mellouki has been living in France since 2010. While in Paris, he contributes to the development of his country. He created an association that helps disadvantaged Moroccan students.

Morocco and Algeria eye trade opportunities in the Mauritania market

The opportunities offered by the Mauritanian market and its openness to Africa is appealing to Algeria. Moroccans, on the other hand, are interested too in the neighboring country.

Freedom on the Net highlights the restrictions put on internet users in Morocco

Morocco scored 45 points out of 100 in the new Freedom House report, Freedom on the Net. The survey highlighted the obstacles and restrictions that challenge internet users in the country.

Sahara : The US and the Security Council support the holding of direct negotiations

The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Horst Köhler, has managed to convince the Security Council into relaunching direct negotiations, which has been stalled since 2008. The achievement is carried out thanks to the Trump administration.

Western Sahara : Former Polisario leaders comment on the UN recent resolution

Morocco, the Polisario, Algeria and Mauritania will be attending in December a round-table meeting, that was welcomed by resolution 2440. For former Polisario leaders the resolution adopted in October pressure the parties into finding a solution to the conflict.

Sahara : Unlike Morocco, the Polisario doesn’t welcome the Security Council’s new resolution

The Polisario Front preferred to take note of the new Security Council resolution on Western Sahara. Morocco, on the other hand, welcomed resolution 2440.

UN : Is Algeria considered now as a main party in the Sahara conflict ?

Resolution 2440 did not focus on determining the role played by Algeria in the Western Sahara conflict. The country is still considered by the Security Council as a neighboring stateand not a party in the conflict. 

Morocco is making it easier to start a business, says the 2019 Doing Business report

Morocco is ranked 60th among 190 countries by the World Bank’s annual report Doing Business. The Kingdom is positioned 1st in North Africa and 2nd in the Arab World.