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Morocco secures second term on UN food agency council

Morocco has been re-elected to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council, extending its membership until 2029. The decision was announced during the 44th FAO Conference held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. The North African nation, represented by Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

UK restores diplomatic relations with Syria during Lammy's Damascus visit

The United Kingdom has officially restored diplomatic relations with Syria, a significant shift in its foreign policy towards the war-torn nation. The announcement came on Saturday during British Foreign Minister David Lammy's visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the first high-level engagement......

Hamas signals readiness for immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza toll rises

Hamas announced on Friday its willingness to engage in ceasefire talks “immediately” amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has claimed over 50 lives in a single day, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The conflict, now in its 21st month, has left the region......

Vox proposes mass deportations and citizenship audits in Spain

Far-right Spanish political party Vox has unveiled a controversial proposal to deport all previously undocumented migrants and audit the citizenship status of naturalized foreigners. The policy, part of its updated housing and economic programme, has drawn comparisons to measures enacted under former......

Morocco strengthens consular network with 22 strategic appointments

Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates has announced 22 new Consuls General appointments, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s consular network. This move aims to enhance services for Moroccans abroad while reinforcing ties with its......

Rwanda commemorates 31 years of liberation in Morocco

Rwandans in Morocco came together on Friday to mark Kwibuka 31, the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation. The ceremony, held at the Rwandan Embassy in Rabat, highlighted the nation’s journey from tragedy to resilience. Remembering the past The event, attended by Rwandans living in Morocco,......

Ecuador opens embassy in Morocco, strengthening bilateral relations

Ecuador marked a historic milestone on Friday by inaugurating its first embassy in Morocco, signaling a new chapter in the diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations. A pivotal diplomatic shift The embassy opening comes after Ecuador’s decision in October 2024 to sever ties with......

Sheikh Hasina sentenced in absentia for contempt of court amid human rights allegations

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Awami League, has received a six-month prison sentence for contempt of court, marking a significant development since her departure from the country last year. The International Crimes Tribunal issued the ruling after Hasina was......

Spain's opposition eyes PM Sánchez’s downfall amid corruption scandal

Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) convenes this weekend in Madrid, seeking to capitalize on mounting pressure against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his embattled Socialist party, which faces a deepening corruption scandal and calls for early elections. Corruption scandal rocks......

Rising polarisation as anti-Islam party reshapes Catalan politics

A small Catalan town has become the epicenter of political tension as its mayor, Silvia Orriols, leads an anti-Islam, ultra-nationalist party that has gained traction in the region. The party, Aliança Catalana, is reshaping the political landscape, sparking debates over immigration, identity,......

Morocco and the United States: a 239-year partnership of resilience and collaboration

The Moroccan–American Treaty of Peace and Friendship, signed in 1786, established one of the world’s oldest diplomatic relationships. Negotiated by American diplomat Thomas Barclay and Moroccan envoy Tahir Fannish under the reign of Sultan Mohammed III, the treaty marked the first formal......

Trump’s denaturalization push raises alarms over citizenship rights

Former President Donald Trump has reignited debates over the scope of U.S. citizenship with rhetoric targeting high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Zohran Mamdani. While legal experts dismiss such deportation threats as unconstitutional, Trump’s renewed focus on denaturalization has prompted......

Trump ties budget bill signing to Independence Day celebration with military spectacle

Donald Trump is set to sign his sweeping budget bill on Friday, July 4, during a grand celebration at the White House, commemorating the 249th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event will feature fireworks, a flyover by stealth bombers, and the presence of lawmakers, marking one of the most significant......