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Morocco ranks 107th globally and 19th in Africa on democracy index

Morocco ranked 107th out of 173 countries in the "Global State of Democracy 2025" report, released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). The North African nation also placed 19th in Africa, surpassing several Maghreb neighbors, including Tunisia (112th),......

Morocco and Mauritania boost military cooperation with joint counterterrorism workshop

The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco and the Mauritanian Army organized a joint workshop this week in Nouakchott focused on counterterrorism and border control. The initiative underscores the growing security partnership between the two neighboring countries at a time when the Sahel remains plagued by instability......

UAE condemns Israeli strike on Qatar, summons deputy envoy

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has summoned Israel's deputy ambassador following an unprecedented Israeli airstrike on Qatar earlier this week. The attack targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, fueling heightened regional tensions and prompting strong reactions from the international community. UAE......

Morocco backs UN resolution on two-state solution for Palestine

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution supporting the two-state solution, with Morocco among 142 countries voting in favor of the New York Declaration. The resolution calls for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, reaffirming global backing for a peaceful resolution......

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for coup plot as Trump calls him a ‘good man’

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for orchestrating a coup attempt to remain in power following his defeat in the 2022 election. This historic ruling marks the first time a former leader in Brazil has been convicted for undermining......

UNSC condemns Israel’s strike on Qatar as speculation mounts over US involvement

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned Israel’s recent airstrike on Doha, Qatar’s capital, labeling it an unprovoked and unnecessary act of aggression against the nation’s sovereignty. Over 30 countries joined the global outcry, denouncing the attack as a......

South Africa’s frustration over Zuma’s Morocco visit deepens amid Sahara dispute

South Africa remains embroiled in controversy surrounding former President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco, where he broke with Pretoria’s stance by supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara. The visit, which marked a historic shift in South Africa’s typically hostile position......

Doha to host Arab-Islamic summit after Israeli attack on Qatar

Doha will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday and Monday, September 14 and 15, to address the recent Israeli airstrike on Qatari territory, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The summit aims to coordinate a unified regional response to what has been widely condemned as a violation......

Manhunt intensifies after prominent conservative leader Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah

Law enforcement is conducting an extensive search for the individual responsible for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Utah Valley University during a rally organized by the political organization. Shooting......

Spanish minister calls for ban on Israeli sports teams amid Gaza conflict

Spanish sports minister Pilar Alegría has called for Israeli teams to be banned from international sports, likening the situation to the exclusion of Russian teams in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. Her remarks come amid widespread protests in Spain over Israel's military actions in......

Casablanca desalination plant: Akhannouch denounces ten years of political deadlock

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has accused previous governments of allowing political disputes to delay the construction of Casablanca’s long-awaited seawater desalination plant for more than a decade. According to him, this delay deprived millions of citizens of a vital solution to the......

Indian frigate INS Tamal trains with Moroccan Navy in Casablanca

The Indian stealth frigate INS Tamal made a port call in Casablanca from August 6 to 9, 2025, where it carried out a series of joint naval exercises with the Moroccan Royal Navy, including a PASSEX drill alongside the Moroccan frigate Mohammed VI. According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the visit......

Charlie Kirk, Trump ally and conservative activist, killed in targeted shooting at Utah university

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and key ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday in what authorities have described as a "political assassination." Kirk, 31, was the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point......