Keywords: Southern Provinces


Morocco: Ahmed Touizi Announces a New Phase in National Sovereignty and Diplomatic Strategy

Morocco is entering a new chapter in its approach to the regional dispute over the Sahara, with a renewed focus on consolidating its sovereignty, safeguarding diplomatic achievements and strengthening its international standing, said House of Representatives Speaker Ahmed Touizi on Monday in Rabat. Addressing......

Ahmed Aboutaleb: Former Rotterdam Mayor Questions the Continued Role of MINURSO

Former Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb has called into question the continued relevance of the United Nations Mission (MINURSO), arguing that developments surrounding the political process and growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative warrant reconsideration of the mission’s......

Morocco’s UPEP: Calls for Greater International Media Engagement Following Royal Cabinet Statement

The Union of Small Press Enterprises (UPEP) has called for stronger international media engagement following the Royal Cabinet’s latest statement on developments concerning the Moroccan Sahara, urging journalists and media organisations to expand their coverage of Morocco’s position through......

UN Security Council Vote: Portuguese MP Paulo Neves Highlights Growing Support for Morocco

Portuguese Member of Parliament Paulo Neves has described the latest vote at the United Nations Security Council as an indication of increasing international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, highlighting what he considers an important shift in diplomatic positions surrounding the longstanding......

Morocco Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Rain Forecast for Thursday

Morocco is expected to experience unsettled weather on Thursday, October 22, with locally heavy showers and thunderstorms forecast in several parts of the country. The anticipated conditions will particularly affect the High Atlas, Anti-Atlas and southern provinces, while other areas are likely to see......

Morocco Reaffirms Sahara Autonomy Plan as El Mansouri Sets Out Government Priorities

Morocco’s government has reiterated its commitment to defending the Kingdom’s territorial integrity while placing renewed emphasis on economic development, social inclusion and regional investment. Addressing both chambers of Parliament in Rabat on Monday, Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra......

Benin Renews Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative on the Moroccan Sahara at the United Nations

Benin has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a basis for resolving the Moroccan Sahara issue, calling on the parties concerned to use the proposal as a framework for renewed dialogue and a lasting political settlement. The position was reaffirmed on Monday before the United......

Moroccan Sahara: Djibouti Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 2797

Djibouti has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative concerning the Moroccan Sahara, describing the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 as an important step toward achieving a lasting political settlement. The position was conveyed on Monday by Zeinab Ismael......

Morocco’s southern provinces draw attention at UN over strong election turnout

Strong voter participation in Morocco’s Southern Provinces during the September 23 legislative elections was highlighted before the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee in New York, where several petitioners discussed the region’s involvement in Morocco’s electoral......