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EU flags Algeria as high-risk over terror financing, Polisario ties questioned

The European Commission has officially added Algeria to its updated list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorist financing, citing the country’s strategic deficiencies in combating these issues. The decision, announced on June 10, follows an evaluation by the Financial Action......

US proposal to Spain in 2002 on territorial dispute with Morocco

In 2002, Washington proposed to Madrid the return of the Zaffarine Islands and other territories to Morocco, according to newly revealed information. Federico Trillo, Spain's former Minister of Defense (2000-2004, Popular Party), disclosed that the United States had offered to mediate between Spain......

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Spanish PM's Christmas Message Features Controversial Morocco Map

In a move that has stirred diplomatic waters, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Christmas address has sparked controversy over the display of a divided map of Morocco, challenging recent improvements in Spanish-Moroccan relations. During his holiday message praising Spanish troops serving abroad,......

Morocco Stands Firm on UAE's Sovereignty Claims in Territorial Dispute

In a significant diplomatic move, Morocco has reiterated its unwavering support for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) territorial claims over three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. The declaration was made during a session of the United Nations General Assembly's Fourth Committee in New York. Omar......

Diplomatic Clash: Algerian Official Ousted from UN Meeting Over Morocco Remarks

In a tense moment at the United Nations, an Algerian representative was expelled from a Fourth Committee meeting of the General Assembly following a controversial outburst against Morocco. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, highlights the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two North African......

France Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Sahara Plans Despite EU Court Ruling

In a bold move that underscores the complex dynamics of European-African relations, France has declared its continued backing of Morocco's development efforts in Sahara. This stance comes in the wake of a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that challenges the legality of trade agreements......

US Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Sahara Stance, Frustrating Algeria

The United States has once again demonstrated its unwavering support for Morocco's territorial integrity in the Sahara dispute, much to the chagrin of Algeria and the separatist Polisario Front. Recent actions by the US State Department and embassy in Morocco have reinforced Washington's position,......

Morocco's Prime Minister: Autonomy Plan Offers a Path to Resolve Sahara Dispute

In a recent address, Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has emphasized that the country's proposed autonomy plan for Sahara is the key to resolving the long-standing territorial dispute. The Prime Minister's remarks come at a critical juncture, as the region's future hangs in the......

Netanyahu's Map Mishap: Tensions Rise Between Israel and Morocco Over Sahara

In a diplomatic misstep that has strained relations between Israel and Morocco, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is working to mend fences after displaying a map that mistakenly labeled Sahara as separate from Morocco during a recent press conference. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday,......