Jordan announced on Wednesday its support for Morocco after cutting ties with Iran, citing Hezbollah’s support for the Polisario, said MAP news agency. «We stand with our Moroccan brothers and support them in their struggle, defending their security, stability and territorial integrity», said Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on his Twitter account. Jordan and the Kingdom of Morocco have always had good diplomatic relations, maintained by the two monarchs King
The ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation denied Wednesday that Morocco’s decision to break off its diplomatic relations with Iran was taken under pressure from some countries, reports MAP news agency. «Following the rupture by the Kingdom of Morocco of its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, some circles, in need of arguments, claimed that the Kingdom would have taken this decision under pressure from some countries», said the ministry
FIFA is to grant African teams qualified for the 2018 World Cup $2 million prize cash, says Reuters on Tuesday. The money is to help national teams from the continent prepare for the international tournament to take place in June, reveals the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia are the only African countries to receive these grants. CAF president Ahmad Ahmad said that the money would be used to «settle beforehand the question of bonuses
The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are the first countries to support Morocco after it decided to cut diplomatic ties with Iran. Meanwhile, neighboring country Kuwait has not reacted to the situation yet.
The Polisario Front said that the Moroccan accusations are a «lie», denying having been supported by Hezbollah, reports EFE. The separatist movement urged Rabat to «provide evidence» supporting «its false allegations», a spokesperson from the Front told the Spanish news agency. According to him, cutting diplomatic ties with Tehran is aimed at «escaping» the UN’s call to start «negotiations». Foreign Minister Nasser
Lebanese militia Hezbollah has denied the Moroccan accusations, stressing that it has not been sending weapons to the Polisario. «It is unfortunate that Morocco, pressured by the USA, Israel and Saudi Arabia, makes false accusations», the Shiite organization said in a statement, stressing that «the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs is to be held responsible for not bringing up arguments to back his country's recent decision». Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita
On May 1st, Morocco cut diplomatic relations with Iran. The Kingdom denounces the involvement of Hezbollah in supporting the Polisario.
King Mohammed VI and President of the Republic of Congo Sassou N'Guesso expressed their concerns regarding the rise of extremism and terrorism in the world and Africa, during a ceremony held Tuesday in Brazzaville, says MAP news agency. The two leaders welcomed the opening of the Moroccan Embassy in the Republic set to promote cooperation between the two countries. They have also stressed on the negative impact terrorism can have on security, culture, society and economy. In his visit to
A PJD meeting, supposed to be chaired by Former Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, has been rescheduled. A well-informed source tells Yabiladi that the decision was a way to prevent the politician from talking about the famous boycott.
The Polisario military troops have withdrawn from the Gueguerate buffer zone, a well-informed source told Yabiladi Monday. «The Front’s twelve elements deployed in Guerguerate joined the Rabouni camp», said the same source. Independent online newspaper Futuro Sahara, known for its opposition to the Front’s leadership, has confirmed the withdrawal of the Polisario’s troops, quoting eyewitnesses. On the other hand, the Front’s official «press