UN to uphold Security Council resolutions on Sahara after France's shift

The United Nations (UN) has responded to French President Emmanuel Macron's recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. In a daily press briefing, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General addressed a question about whether France’s shift in position would «affect the UN’s approach to the matter». «We’ve seen reports of the letter conveyed by the President of France to the King of Morocco regarding Western Sahara», said

EU Stance on Western Sahara unchanged despite France's move

Following France's announcement of its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, the European Union (EU) reiterated on Wednesday that its position on the issue remains unchanged. «It is the responsibility of each member state to react based on its own positions», the EU foreign affairs spokesperson said on Wednesday. «The EU's common position on this issue remains unchanged». The EU continues to support UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his envoy for

French Socialist Party criticizes Macron's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

The French Socialist Party (PS) has spoken out about French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, condemning the «hasty diplomatic shift without consulting parliament» and reaffirming its commitment to a foreign policy that «respects international law, human rights, and the self-determination of peoples». «Like many other French citizens, we observed a letter addressed to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of

FIFA unveils Morocco-Portugal-Spain 2030 World Cup bid details

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) revealed the details of the Morocco-Portugal-Spain 2030 World Cup bid on Wednesday, just days after it was submitted by the three countries in Paris. The bid file includes a map showing Morocco in full alongside Portugal and Spain. Spain proposed 11 stadiums, Portugal proposed three, and Morocco nominated six: Tangier, Fez, Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca, and Rabat. According to FIFA, the Agadir stadium will have a capacity of

Macron informed Tebboune of France's shift on Sahara weeks before official announcement

France’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara continues to provoke strong reactions from Algerian officials. This morning, Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf revealed that President Emmanuel Macron informed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of France's shift in position on the Sahara conflict on June 13, during the G7 summit in Italy. Attaf added that Tebboune «responded to his French counterpart in a very strict, firm, and precise

Moroccan politicians condemn killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas' political bureau in Iran, has been denounced by a number of Moroccan politicians and parties.

LG Energy Solution considers Morocco for new battery production plant

LG Energy Solution Ltd., a battery company based in Seoul, South Korea, is considering Morocco as a site for constructing a battery production plant. «Morocco is a key candidate for this expansion due to its strategic location and growing industrial capabilities», said Wonjoon Suh, head of LGES’s advanced automotive battery division. In an interview with Reuters earlier in July, Suh mentioned that in addition to Morocco, LGES is also considering Finland and Indonesia as

Death sentence for Café La Crème hitmen may be reconsidered by Moroccan court

Two Dutch hitmen, sentenced to death for a 2017 shooting in Marrakech, may have their sentences reconsidered by a Moroccan court. The case has been referred to a Casablanca court, with the possibility of a commuted sentence due to the hitmen's cooperation and confession.

King Mohammed VI invites President Macron to Morocco following France's stance on Sahara

One day after France officially recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara in a letter from President Emmanuel Macron, King Mohammed VI responded with a letter expressing appreciation for Paris's «clear and strong position on the Moroccan Sahara». In his letter sent on Wednesday, July 31, the Moroccan monarch thanked President Macron for his «personal commitment to strengthening the partnership between our two countries». «I fully appreciate the clear

A Moroccan-Dutch tax expert challenges NATO Secretary General appointment

Moroccan-Dutch tax specialist and legal advisor Karim Aachboun is seeking to prevent former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte from becoming NATO Secretary General. Aachboun, who has initiated legal action against NATO and Rutte, is aiming to stop Rutte's appointment to avoid him gaining immunity through his new role. Aachboun has two lawsuits against Rutte in the Netherlands: one related to a controversy over allowances and another concerning the death of a Dutch woman in Gaza in October