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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......

EU Commission approves talks for new fishing deal with Morocco

The European Commission has approved a proposal to begin negotiations on a new fishing agreement with Morocco, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. A move towards renewed cooperation European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis announced the decision on Tuesday before the......

UN Security Council poised for decisive vote on Sahara resolution

The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution concerning the Sahara dispute, marking a pivotal moment in a conflict that has spanned decades. From colonial claims to questions of self-determination, the legal and diplomatic dimensions of this issue have evolved to increasingly......

Algeria’s Sahara narrative collapses amid Morocco’s diplomatic success

As international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara grows, Algeria’s decades-long strategy to undermine Morocco’s territorial integrity appears increasingly untenable. The Algerian regime, which once wielded the Sahara dispute as a geopolitical tool, now faces mounting diplomatic......

Lebanon and Paraguay reaffirm unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty

The international backing for Morocco’s autonomy initiative continues to strengthen, with Lebanon and Paraguay reiterating their support for Morocco’s territorial integrity over its southern provinces. Lebanon’s steadfast position On Tuesday, Lebanon reaffirmed its unwavering stance......

Algeria signals openness to restore ties with Morocco amid Sahara tensions

Senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos said that Algeria has shown willingness to improve relations with Morocco, a move that could signal a rare diplomatic thaw between the two North African neighbors long divided over the Sahara dispute. In an interview with Asharq News on October 16, Boulos......

Russia praises Morocco's balanced stance on Ukraine amid growing ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commended Morocco for its “balanced, measured position on the situation in Ukraine and surrounding areas” during a high-level meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Moscow on Thursday. The discussion underscored Morocco’s efforts......

Comoros and Saint Vincent back Morocco’s autonomy plan at UN discussions

Comoros and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have reiterated their strong support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the most credible and practical solution to resolve the Sahara dispute. Their positions were expressed during discussions at the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York. Saint......