Spanish MEPs have started the new parliamentary year by addressing a Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling on the Sahara. They slammed a «new maritime route», launched by French container transportation company CMA, meant to link Dakhla to Algeciras.
Morocco is extending a helping hand to West Africa to fight against terrorism. During an ECOWAS extraordinary summit, the Kingdom urged the regional grouping to rethink its counterterrorism approach.
In an unexpected move, United States President Donald Trump fired his national security advisor John Bolton. His dismissal is good news for Morocco, which has been under pressure due to Bolton’s frustration.
Israeli newspaper Times of Israel published an article on aid granted by Israelis to isolated villages in Morocco. The newspaper reports that many Amazighs «identify with the modern State of Israel and the Jews».
To secure the support of Podemos during his inauguration as head of government, scheduled for September 23, Pedro Sanchez seems ready to sacrifice his good relations with Morocco. The Spanish politician believes that MINURSO must monitor human rights in the Sahara.