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Algeria’s energy gamble: Desperate bid to reshape US stance on Sahara

Algeria is aggressively courting American energy giants in an effort to sway US policy on the Sahara dispute. With talks underway with Exxon Mobil and Chevron, Algiers hopes to leverage its vast gas reserves to influence Washington’s position on the decades-long conflict, in which Morocco has steadily......

Gibraltar: A new frontier between Europe and Africa’s rising powers

The Strait of Gibraltar, once a symbol of division between the developed North and dependent South, has transformed into a fault line defining two competing visions of the world. Africa, led by Morocco, Senegal, and Mauritania, is asserting itself as a growing force, no longer looking to Europe for approval......

Morocco joins Arab nations in condemning Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' plan

Morocco has signed a joint statement alongside more than 30 Arab and Muslim countries condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent endorsement of the controversial “Greater Israel” concept. This collective denunciation follows Netanyahu’s remarks during an August......

Half a million Israelis demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage release in massive protests

Israel faced one of the largest demonstrations in its history as approximately 500,000 protesters rallied on Sunday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. The protests, organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, spread across the country, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, with......

European leaders and Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday, August 17, that she, along with other European leaders, would visit Washington on Monday, August 18, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The delegation will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss......

Israel accused of orchestrating a "deliberate starvation campaign" in Gaza, says Amnesty International

Israel is conducting a "deliberate starvation campaign" in Gaza, according to Amnesty International, which released a statement on August 18 following interviews with 19 displaced Palestinians and medical staff treating malnourished children in the war-torn territory. The human rights organization......

Putin secures advantage at Alaska summit as Ukraine ceasefire stalls

Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from the Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump having achieved his primary objective: buying time for Russia’s military operations in Ukraine without conceding ground in negotiations. Despite President Trump’s earlier warnings of “severe......

Akhannouch resumes dialogue with unions on pension reform

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired on Thursday a meeting of the National Commission in charge of monitoring the pension reform file, bringing together representatives of major trade unions. The session followed the conclusions of the April 2025 meeting of the High Commission for Social......

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington following US-Russia talks on Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, DC, on Monday to meet with US President Donald Trump. The visit comes on the heels of high-stakes negotiations in Alaska between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a renewed diplomatic push to address the Ukraine conflict. President......

South Africa’s last stand: ANC intensifies support for Polisario as Morocco gains ground

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a renewed effort to bolster the Polisario Front, even as the group’s influence and support wane across Africa. Backed by loyal allies in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa has orchestrated high-profile meetings with Polisario representatives......

Trump warns Putin of severe consequences over Alaska summit on Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, warning of "very severe consequences" if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting, set for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,......

Moroccan visa lottery winners face delays as US interviews stall

Moroccan winners of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa lottery are facing prolonged delays in securing interview appointments at the US Consulate in Casablanca, with the program’s strict September 30 deadline fast approaching. These delays have left hundreds of applicants in bureaucratic limbo, raising......

Morocco commemorates the 46th anniversary of Oued Eddahab’s reintegration

This Thursday, Morocco marks the 46th anniversary of the recovery of Oued Eddahab, a milestone in the country’s continued efforts to complete its territorial integrity. The occasion is celebrated in a spirit of national unity and patriotic commitment, reaffirming the population’s steadfast......