Keywords: Sahel


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......

Algeria faces accusations of supporting terrorism from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

Tensions between Algeria and the Sahel States Confederation (AES) have intensified following the destruction of a Malian military drone by Algerian forces on the night of March 31 to April 1, 2025, in the Tin-Zaouatène region, northern Mali. In an official statement released on April 6, the AES's......

Morocco as a model for international reform initiatives

Morocco is increasingly recognized as a "true model" for other nations, driven by a series of robust reform programs, according to Rebeca Grynspan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). During a press conference in Geneva, Grynspan emphasized......

Mali withdraws from Francophonie, following Niger and Burkina Faso

Mali has announced its exit from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), a decision that comes on the heels of similar withdrawals by Niger and Burkina Faso. This move signifies a deepening estrangement from France by these military-led Sahelian nations. In an official communication,......

GCC reaffirms commitment to Morocco’s territorial integrity

In a significant reaffirmation of solidarity, Jassim Al Budaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has reiterated the council's steadfast support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over the southern provinces of Sahara. Al Budaiwi delivered these......

UN and Morocco to host anti-terrorism platform in June

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Morocco are set to organize the Marrakech Platform in June, as announced by Vladimir Voronkov, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, during a briefing to member states referenced by Barlamane.com. This event will bring together......