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Richard Duke Buchan III: A seasoned diplomat leading U.S. representation in Morocco

Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic......

France and Morocco negotiate landmark bilateral treaty

France and Morocco are moving forward with plans for a comprehensive new bilateral treaty designed to redefine their strategic partnership. This initiative builds on recent high-level diplomatic talks focused on bolstering ties in key areas like trade, security, and cultural exchanges. The agreement......

Saudi crown prince checks on HM King Mohammed VI's health

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reached out to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI in a phone call on Sunday, expressing concern for the monarch's health and well-being. The exchange underscored the enduring fraternal bonds between the two nations, built on a foundation of shared history, cultural......

Morocco seen as an essential ally for Spain and the European Union

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has described Morocco as an essential ally for both Spain and the European Union, highlighting its central role in addressing shared regional and global challenges. Speaking to the press after the 15th session of the EU–Morocco Association......

Somalia rejects Algerian claims on Sahara stance

Somalia has firmly denied allegations made by Algerian media regarding its position on the Sahara conflict, reaffirming its unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. The Somali government clarified that its official stance is communicated solely through formal statements and official......

Spanish transport minister highlights strategic scope of partnership with Morocco

Spanish Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, emphasized on Wednesday the increasingly strategic significance of the partnership between Spain and Morocco, noting that bilateral relations are currently “at their best point in decades.” Speaking at the closing......

Spanish fears of war with Morocco reveal deep-seated historical and social tensions

A recent Spanish poll highlights growing concerns among citizens about potential armed conflicts, with 42.2% identifying Morocco as a possible adversary. While Russia ranks first, Morocco’s position underscores enduring geopolitical and cultural anxieties between the two nations. Security fears......

Algeria rejects Spain's plea to reopen Maghreb gas pipeline

Algeria has firmly dismissed Spain's request to reinstate the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, which was shut down in 2021 amid diplomatic tensions over the Sahara dispute. The pipeline, once a vital route for transporting Algerian gas through Morocco to Europe, has become a focal point in the strained......

China signals support for Morocco's autonomy plan in Sahara

China has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Sahara (MINURSO) while emphasizing the importance of its strategic partnership with Morocco. The statement followed a meeting between Yu Jinsong, China’s ambassador to Morocco, and Alexander Ivanko, the head of......