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Algeria's amendments to UN resolution 2756 revealed by Morocco

Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations revealed the exact number of amendments Algeria submitted to the U.S. draft resolution on the Sahara. «Out of the 44 paragraphs in the text, Algeria proposed 23 amendments. This is unprecedented. Never before has a Security Council member acted in this manner», noted Omar Hilale in an interview with national TV channel 2M. «They specifically aimed to remove any mention of Algeria as a party and eliminate the

Morocco expels two Norwegians from Laayoune

Moroccan authorities in Laayoune expelled two Norwegians on Sunday, November 3. The two had arrived on Friday, November 1, intending to «conduct investigations» into Morocco's renewable energy projects in the Sahara, according to a Spanish media outlet. During their visit, they met with members of associations affiliated with the Polisario Front to learn more about these projects. The visit followed a recent appeal on October 24 by the Norwegian Support Committee for the Saharawi

Morocco-France : Bourita's message to Algeria

In an interview with the weekly magazine Le Point, the Minister of Foreign Affairs addressed messages to Algeria, especially following the cascade of Algerian reactions in the media and on social networks to Emmanuel Macron's visit to the kingdom. «Morocco does not interfere in the relationships that other countries maintain with Algeria. We focus exclusively on our bilateral relations with our partners, leaving each country free to develop whatever ties it wishes with Algeria. This

Morocco's Sahel strategy : Bourita reveals key success factors

While France is losing ground in the Sahel, Morocco is positioning itself as a trusted partner for these states. The keys to Morocco's approach in this region are drawing interest from certain circles in Paris. «In his Afro-optimist approach, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has always refused to see the Sahel as an inevitability. This is why he has visited Mali four times since 2012, investing heavily in training 500 imams at the Mohammed VI Institute for Imam Training and initiating

Morocco clarifies stance : Renewed Israel ties don't mean government support

The Minister of Foreign Affairs addressed the war being waged by Israel in Palestine during an interview with the weekly magazine Le Point. This comes at a time when a segment of Moroccan public opinion and certain parties are calling for the severance of relations with the Hebrew state. «The resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel in 2020, within the framework of the tripartite Morocco-United States-Israel agreement, does not imply support for the Israeli government's actions.

France : Bourita points out a «loophole» hindering the return of Moroccan unaccompanied minors

Morocco is willing to receive its citizens who are in an irregular situation on French territory. «Today, we are seeking to accelerate the issuance of laissez-passer in coordination with French authorities to ensure rapid identification and facilitate the return of irregular migrants», stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs in an interview with the weekly magazine Le Point. «Following the directives of high Moroccan authorities, consulates have received instructions

Spain Floods: Second fatality among Moroccan community

The Moroccan Consulate in Valencia has revealed a new fatality among Moroccans residing in the region, raising the death toll to two. The first victim, a man born in 1979, was a resident of the town of "Riba-roja" within the consular district of Valencia. His body was found the day before yesterday, according to what the Consul General, Said El Idrissi El Bouzidi, had informed Yabiladi website. El Bouzidi had also confirmed that two cases were transferred to the hospital. The first case is a

Moroccan diaspora remittances surge to 91.5 billion dirhams by September 2024

Remittances from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) reached 91.52 billion dirhams (MMDH) by the end of September 2024, up from 86.99 MMDH in the same period the previous year, according to the Office des Changes. This marks a 5.2% increase (+4.53 MMDH) compared to the first nine months of 2023, as noted in the Office’s recent bulletin on monthly foreign trade indicators. The bulletin also indicates a 2.9% decrease in the services balance surplus, bringing it to nearly 99 MMDH, due to a larger

Air Arabia launches direct flights between Casablanca and Madrid

A new direct air connection between Casablanca and Madrid will begin operations on October 31, 2024. The inaugural flight is scheduled to arrive in Madrid at 19:25. According to Air Arabia's operational schedule, flights will run four times per week, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The service will utilize Airbus A320 aircraft on all routes. The flight schedule shows departures from Casablanca varying between 14:05 and 19:30, while departures from Madrid are scheduled

Moroccan activist Fouad Abdelmoumni to face trial under conditional release

Following his arrest, Fouad Abdelmoumni, a Moroccan human rights activist, will face charges under conditional release of «insulting constituted bodies, disseminating false allegations, and reporting a fictitious crime». The Casablanca Court of First Instance has scheduled a trial hearing after completing the necessary interrogations. The Public Prosecutor's Office has assured that the trial will adhere to legal procedures and uphold the principle of presumption of innocence. The

Human Rights Watch urges release of detained Moroccan activist Fouad Abdelmoumni

The international NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Thursday that arresting Fouad Abdelmoumni and charging him for peacefully expressing his views «would be a blatant violation of his right to free speech under international law». Through its Middle East and North Africa Director, Lama Fakih, the organization said that it is «deeply troubled» by the arrest of this «prominent human rights activist», who is also a member of the Human Rights Watch Middle

Iniesta : 2030 World Cup poised for success across three host nations

Andrés Iniesta, ambassador for Spain, Morocco, and Portugal’s bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, has expressed his excitement about this ground-breaking event, which will be the first intercontinental World Cup, enriching the cultural diversity of all three host countries. In a recent interview with Cadena SER, the former Spanish footballer and two-time world champion praised the upcoming tournament, calling it a celebration of football as a «sport for

At the Security Council, countries call on Morocco to authorize UN visits to Sahara

At the UN Security Council, several countries urged Morocco to allow the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to resume visits to the Sahara. «The Council has intensified its call for enhancing cooperation with the Office of the UN High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR). We are confident there is broad support in this room for OHCHR’s critical work and strongly urge every effort to facilitate its mission», emphasized the U.S. representative in an

Algeria slams US over UN resolution on Sahara, says its positions were «deliberately ignored»

Following the Security Council's vote on the latest Sahara resolution, Algeria's permanent representative to the UN, Amar Bendjama, delivered a pointed critique of the United States. Algeria argued that «the penholder (the USA) deliberately ignored» its positions. This dismissal, he claimed, is «in flagrant contradiction with the provisions governing the working methods of this Security Council—provisions requiring the penholder to listen, act fairly, and transparently

UN extends MINURSO mandate for one year, Algeria boycotts vote

The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday, October 31, on a new resolution extending the mandate of MINURSO in Western Sahara for an additional year. The text proposed by the United States received the support of 12 members of the UN executive body, including four with veto power, while Russia and Mozambique abstained. However, Algeria did not wish to participate in the vote. Its representative justified this position by refusing to participate due to «the attitude of the

UM6P launches cybersecurity branch at Rabat Computing College

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has opened a new branch dedicated to cybersecurity within the College of Computing in Rabat. This three-year program, accessible to students at the Bac+2/Bac+3 level, particularly those from preparatory classes and bachelor's degrees, aims to meet the growing global demand for cybersecurity experts. The program, which opened through an entrance exam in June 2025, positions UM6P as a center of excellence in cybersecurity in Africa. Students

Morocco surges 10 spots in Global Tourism Revenue ranking

Morocco has made significant progress in the global ranking of tourism revenues by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), moving from 41st to 31st place between 2019 and 2023. This remarkable rise, one of the strongest progressions among the top 50 global destinations, demonstrates the dynamism and resilience of the Moroccan tourism sector, as well as the effectiveness of the implemented strategies. The tourism roadmap for 2023-2026 aims to further strengthen this momentum, with an ambitious

Moroccan Ministry mobilizes crisis units to support nationals affected by Spanish floods

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, through its central crisis unit and the Moroccan consular services in flood-affected Spanish regions, is mobilized to assist Moroccan nationals impacted by this natural disaster in the country's southeast. To this end, crisis units have been established at the Kingdom's Consulates General in Valencia, Madrid, and Seville to monitor all cases requiring assistance. In coordination with the Ministry's central crisis