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US Congress unveils bill to classify Polisario as a terrorist group

The US Congress has officially published the text of a bipartisan bill introduced in June by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson. The proposed legislation builds a case for designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization, citing its links to Hezbollah and Iran, as well as its destabilizing......

Malian army claims 80 al-Qaeda militants killed in retaliation after coordinated attacks

Mali's armed forces have announced the elimination of 80 militants linked to al-Qaeda following a series of coordinated attacks on military posts across the country. The violence, carried out on June 2, targeted seven towns in central and western Mali, including key border areas near Senegal and......

Algeria’s resource paradox: southern poverty amidst northern wealth

Algeria’s southern regions, rich in natural resources like oil, gas, and minerals, present a stark paradox. While these areas are the backbone of the nation’s economy, they remain impoverished and underdeveloped, raising critical governance and security concerns both domestically and across......

EU seeks Moroccan leverage to repair fractured Sahel ties

The European Union is turning to Morocco to restore its strained ties with Sahel countries. This diplomatic shift was highlighted during the recent visit of EU Special Representative João Cravinho to Rabat. Cravinho held talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, emphasizing the importance......

Morocco and the U.S. deepen strategic ties through high-level talks in Rabat

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, welcomed a U.S. Congressional delegation on Saturday in Rabat, led by Representative Ronny Jackson, a member of both the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. The meeting, held over a working......

Strengthening food security through Moroccan-Sahel cooperation

The Malian minister of environment, sanitation, and sustainable development, Doumbia Mariam Tangara, has emphasized that, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco's collaboration with Sahel countries, particularly Mali, has significantly improved food security in these regions......

Algeria's diplomatic tensions: navigating isolation and foreign relations

Algeria is currently navigating a delicate diplomatic landscape, characterized by escalating tensions with various regional and global actors. This phase appears to serve as a distraction from deep-seated domestic crises, as the Algerian regime attempts to deflect attention away from pressing economic......

Morocco deepens ties with Niger as ambassador receives national honor

In a ceremony radiating diplomatic significance, Niger’s authorities honored Morocco’s Ambassador Allal Al Achab with the rank of Commander of the National Order of Merit on Wednesday in Niamey. This distinction marks the culmination of over eight years of diplomatic service that has significantly......

Morocco strengthens ties with Sahel nations through ministerial meeting

King Mohammed VI welcomed the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Monday. This significant gathering emphasized Morocco’s commitment to fostering robust partnerships in the Sahel region. The ministers included Karamoko Jean Marie Traore, Minister......