Keywords: US Morocco Relations


U.S. ambassador Buchan received by HM King Mohammed VI as ties with Morocco emphasized

U.S. Ambassador Duke Buchan III presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the royal palace in Rabat, marking a formal start to his diplomatic mission and a public affirmation of close bilateral ties. Buchan described the reception as a personal milestone and invoked nearly......

Us ambassador reaffirms support for Morocco autonomy plan at Gitex Africa

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 opened in Marrakech with geopolitical and economic signals alongside technology discussions, as Richard Duke Buchan III reiterated Washington’s backing of Morocco’s autonomy plan. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the US ambassador said the proposal remains......

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......

John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified documents amid Sahara tensions

John Bolton, former US national security adviser and long-time supporter of the Polisario Front in Washington, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on 18 criminal counts for mishandling classified information. If convicted, the 76-year-old faces up to ten years in prison on each count. The......

Duke Buchan sworn in as US ambassador to Morocco, vows to deepen ties

The US Embassy in Rabat announced that Duke Buchan was officially sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Morocco. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Tuesday, marks the final step before Buchan assumes his post in Rabat, where he is expected to arrive in the coming days. In a statement, the embassy......

US bolsters investment in Morocco's southern provinces, solidifying Sahara stance

The United States has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over  Sahara by promoting economic cooperation and investment in the region. In a landmark announcement, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau revealed plans to encourage American......

US Congressman Joe Wilson reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

US Congressman Joe Wilson has reiterated his support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, emphasizing the historic ties between the United States and Morocco. Speaking on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Wilson called for unified backing of Morocco’s......

Trump appoints Richard Duke Buchan III as new US ambassador to Morocco

US President Donald Trump has officially appointed Richard Duke Buchan III as the next United States ambassador to Morocco, marking a significant move to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic and strategic partnership between the two nations. Born......

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......