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UK's 1721 recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara reshapes geopolitical stakes

The United Kingdom’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara dates back to the Treaty of Friendship of 1721, signed in Fez during the reign of King George I. This historic agreement explicitly acknowledged Sultan Moulay Ismail as the ruler of Morocco, including territories now known......

Algerian regime accused of fabricating US statements to target Morocco

The Algerian regime has once again come under fire for spreading disinformation, with its online networks accused of fabricating official US government statements to undermine Morocco’s diplomatic ties with the United States. The latest incident follows a pattern of falsehoods aimed at discrediting......

HM King Mohammed VI renews call for Algeria reconciliation, celebrates Sahara diplomatic breakthrough

In his 2025 Throne Day speech, His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to dialogue and reconciliation with Algeria, while celebrating the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The address, delivered on July 29, marked the 26th anniversary......

Morocco advances Sahara diplomacy as HM King Mohammed VI extends olive branch to Algeria

His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s 2025 Throne Day speech struck a delicate balance between celebrating Morocco’s significant diplomatic gains on the Sahara issue and extending a hand of reconciliation to Algeria. Delivered on July 29, the address highlighted Morocco’s growing confidence......

Shifting tides: Morocco and South Africa explore fragile common ground

Last week marked a notable development in Morocco-South Africa relations as Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, visited Rabat. Speaking in his capacity as the leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, Zuma expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan to resolve the Sahara conflict. This......

Morocco, a trusted ally and regional security pillar, says former UK minister

Morocco remains one of the United Kingdom’s oldest allies and a key partner in addressing both British and global security challenges, stated Sir Liam Fox, former UK Minister of Defence and International Trade, on Monday. In an article published on The National portal, Sir Fox praised Morocco’s......

US Congress moves to designate Polisario as a terrorist organization

Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, joined by Democratic Representative Jimmy Panetta, has introduced a bipartisan bill to the US Congress seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization. Titled the “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act,” the legislation aims......

UAE reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty and autonomy plan

During the regular session of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C24), held from June 9 to 20 in New York, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reiterated its firm support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, particularly regarding the Sahara region. Fatema Yusuf,......

Calls grow to classify Polisario as a terrorist group amid renewed scrutiny of violent history

Efforts to label the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization are gaining international momentum. Politicians, researchers, and human rights advocates are urging Western governments to confront the separatist group’s violent legacy and its ongoing threat to regional stability in North Africa. The......