Keywords: Diplomatic


Clarifying Customs: Spain's Efforts to Resolve Ceuta and Melilla's Commercial Relations with Morocco

Spain's government finds itself increasingly concerned by Morocco's decision to suspend commercial customs with the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since 2018, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the region's economic landscape. This contentious issue has garnered significant attention from......

Belgium Reaffirms Endorsement of Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan

Belgium has reiterated its support for Morocco's autonomy initiative, first introduced in 2007, characterizing it as "a substantive and credible endeavor by Morocco and a promising framework for a solution agreeable to all parties." This stance was articulated in a joint declaration ratified......

Diplomatic Meeting: Nasser Bourita and Staffan de Mistura Discuss Moroccan Sahara Situation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, held talks on Thursday in Rabat with the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Moroccan Sahara, Staffan de Mistura. The discussions took place in an atmosphere marked by frankness......

Five Members of French Government to Visit Morocco in April

Five members of the French government are set to visit Morocco in April as part of official visits. Among them are the Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, and the Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire. These visits aim to revitalize cooperation between Rabat and Paris after months......

Morocco and the United States Finalize Preparations for the 2024 Edition of African Lion

Rabat and Washington are working diligently for the successful organization of the twentieth edition of the African Lion military maneuvers, which will take place in Morocco from May 20 to 31 this year. Several meetings are being held in Agadir between representatives of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces......

Morocco Counters Algeria's Expropriation Accusations with Firm Response

In a recent diplomatic standoff, Algeria pointed fingers at Morocco, alleging the expropriation of Algerian properties in Rabat. However, Moroccan authorities swiftly rebutted the claims, presenting evidence that contradicted Algiers' assertions. The tension seemed to ease as Algeria's Foreign......

Morocco Asserts Influence Amid Algeria's Diminished Regional Standing

The enduring rivalry between North African counterparts Algeria and Morocco has resurfaced, this time amidst allegations from Algiers that Rabat unlawfully seized property belonging to the Algerian embassy. In a strongly-worded statement, the Algerian regime condemned the act as a "flagrant breach......

Fisheries Deal Dilemma: EU Braces for Potential Fallout with Morocco

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, recently addressed the ongoing tension surrounding the fisheries agreement between the European Union (EU) and Morocco. Planas asserted that the EU is prepared to navigate any scenario that may arise from the contentious issue. The minister's remarks......

Fortifying Strategic Bonds: Aziz Akhannouch Hosts Influential US Congressional Delegation

In a momentous diplomatic exchange, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch welcomed an influential delegation consisting of six US senators representing both Republican and Democratic parties on Monday, March 25th. The presence of the US Ambassador to Morocco alongside the congressional members underscored......