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France suspends visa exemption deal with Algeria for diplomatic passports

France has formally suspended a bilateral agreement with Algeria that allowed visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The suspension, published in France’s official gazette on August 19, follows Algeria’s earlier decision to halt the accord. The agreement, signed......

TICAD-9 leaders back Morocco’s leadership on Africa’s climate and migration agendas

African and Japanese leaders acknowledged Morocco’s growing influence in shaping continental responses to climate change, migration, and sustainable development, highlighting the role of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in building shared African frameworks. Climate governance frameworks At the conclusion......

ICC rebukes new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

The International Criminal Court condemned newly announced United States sanctions against four of its officials, describing the move as a direct assault on the court’s independence and the broader rules-based order. The measures target Canadian Judge Kimberly Prost, French Judge Nicolas Guillou,......

BDS France criticizes Jamel Debbouze’s restaurant for serving Israeli wines

France’s chapter of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has sharply criticized “Dar Mima,” the upscale Moroccan restaurant co-founded by Moroccan-French actor Jamel Debbouze in Paris, for including Israeli wines on its menu. The controversy highlights the restaurant’s......

Iran warns Israel of advanced missile retaliation amid renewed tensions

Iran has issued a stark warning to Israel, signaling its readiness to deploy a new generation of advanced missiles if hostilities resume. The announcement follows the fragile ceasefire that ended a 12-day conflict in June, which left both sides claiming victory and the international community on edge. Tehran......

Morocco delivers urgent aid to Gaza, showcasing HM King Mohammed VI’s diplomatic influence

Morocco has successfully delivered 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza under the direct orders of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, demonstrating the nation’s growing geopolitical influence and unwavering support for the Palestinian people facing dire conditions. A swift humanitarian response The......

Israeli defense minister approves Gaza offensive as 60,000 reservists are called up

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has endorsed a military plan to capture Gaza City and has ordered the mobilization of 60,000 reservists to carry out the operation. This decision marks a significant escalation in Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas, which began after the group’s deadly......

Japan reaffirms stance against Polisario at TICAD-9 meetings

Japan has unequivocally reiterated its non-recognition of the Polisario Front during the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held in Yokohama. At the opening of the senior officials' meeting, the head of the Japanese delegation stated that......

Charity leader accuses Moroccan political party of exploiting foundation's name

Jood’s president denounces misuse of humanitarian reputation Hind Laidi, president of the Jood humanitarian association, has condemned the National Rally of Independents (RNI) political party, led by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, for creating a similarly named foundation. Laidi accuses the......

Trump’s stance on Ukraine rattles European allies during high-stakes talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by key European leaders, met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday for critical discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. The talks underscored growing trans-Atlantic tensions as European allies expressed alarm......

Trump administration tightens U.S. citizenship rules with expanded ‘good moral character’ test

The Trump Administration has introduced stricter criteria for evaluating "good moral character" in U.S. citizenship applications, adding measures to screen for "anti-Americanism" and antisemitic ideologies. The policy, announced in a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)......

Morocco adopts a balanced visa policy, says Bourita

According to the minister, European Union member states issued more than 606,000 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2024, reflecting an improvement in bilateral relations and a departure from previous tensions. France alone granted nearly 284,000 visas, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023, making Morocco......

Morocco sends additional humanitarian aid to Gaza amid worsening crisis

Morocco has announced the dispatch of an additional humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza, responding to the dire conditions facing Palestinians in the besieged enclave. Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who chairs the Al-Quds Committee, the initiative aims to alleviate the suffering......