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Spanish foreign minister under fire as expulsions from Moroccan Sahara spark media outrage

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has faced mounting criticism for his silence regarding the expulsion of seven Spanish nationals from the Moroccan Sahara. According to reports from Iberian news outlet *El Independiente*, Albares has yet to confirm whether Spain has formally protested......

Israeli minister's luxury Marrakech trip sparks controversy amid Gaza tensions

Israeli media have sharply criticized Transportation Minister Miri Regev's upcoming costly visit to Morocco, where she plans to attend a road safety conference in Marrakech. The controversy centers around the minister's accommodation expenses at the Four Seasons hotel, with suite prices ranging......

Turkish Official's Sharp Words Escalate Diplomatic Tension with Algeria

Turkish Parliament member Bahadır Nahit Yenişehirlioğlu has sparked controversy with strong criticism of Algeria, accusing the North African nation of providing sanctuary to Kurdish groups that Turkey considers separatist elements. The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) representative characterized......

Spain's Foreign Ministry removes maps of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania amid diplomatic tensions

The Spanish Foreign Ministry has quietly removed maps of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania from its official website as the new year begins. This action coincided with negotiations led by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares regarding the reopening of customs crossings in Ceuta and Melilla. Initially......

Mali-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Terrorism Allegations in Sahel

Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong rebuke to Algeria on Wednesday, expressing "profound dismay" over statements made by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding Mali's counterterrorism approach. In an official statement, Mali accused Algeria of harboring and......

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,......

The Ukraine-Russia War's Impact on North Africa: A Growing Tension Between Morocco and Algeria

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has increasingly reverberated across Africa, intensifying the long-standing rivalry between Morocco and Algeria. As regional alliances shift and interests collide, the spillover effect of the war is threatening to escalate tensions in North Africa, particularly between these......

South Africa Blocks Morocco's BRICS Aspirations at Kazan Summit

The ongoing BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia has brought to light significant diplomatic tensions as South Africa firmly opposes Morocco's potential inclusion in the expanding economic bloc. The three-day gathering, which commenced on October 22, 2024, has placed the controversial topic of membership......

Guilty Pleas in the Assassination of Former Air India Bombing Suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik

In a significant development in Canadian criminal justice, two men have admitted to their involvement in the second-degree murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh businessman previously acquitted of charges related to the infamous 1985 Air India bombing. Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez entered their guilty......