Sahara : In Morocco, some parties fear the visit of US diplomat David Hale

The US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs is expected to visit Morocco this week. This visit might give a hard time to some parties in the Kingdom, especially as Antonio Guterres’ report on Western Sahara reflected the US willingness to make a change on the human rights situation in the region.

The Istiqlal party hosts a rally in Laayoune, irritating the Polisario Front

Hirak : Dutch MPs want the Netherlands to summon the Moroccan ambassador

Diaspo #86 : Youssef Belmabkhout, an untiring advocate of scientific research

Prize-winning petrochemical engineer Youssef Belmabkhout has been active in the areas of research since 2002. The Moroccan-Canadian professional defends research and the role played by the human capital.

The Casablanca Appeals court upholds prison sentences against Hirak detainees

Two Israelis arrested for their involvement in forgery of administrative documents

Algeria : When Abdelaziz Bouteflika adopted a conciliatory stance towards Morocco

When Abdelaziz Bouteflika won presidential elections in Algeria, he promised to restore diplomatic ties with Morocco. However, once in power, the politician adopted a conciliatory stance towards the Kingdom.

Moroccan international player Hamza Mendyl punished by Schakle for disciplinary reasons

After meeting the Icelandic Prime Minister, Brahim Ghali visits the country’s parliament

The different versions of the UN draft report on the Sahara as seen by Morocco and the Polisario

A new draft report on the Western Sahara conflict has been submitted to the Security Council by the UN Secretary-General this week. The report was quoted differently by Moroccan and pro-Polisario news platforms.