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Moroccans celebrate UN's recognition of Sahara as Moroccan territory

Following the United Nations Security Council’s historic endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara, celebrations erupted across major Moroccan cities, reflecting widespread national pride and joy. Cities such as Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier witnessed vibrant......

Morocco reaffirms its commitment to a peaceful solution

In a speech delivered on Friday evening, HM King Mohammed VI welcomed the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of a resolution seen as a decisive step in resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This decision, taken in New York, strengthens the diplomatic momentum initiated......

Security Council confirms Moroccan sovereignty framework in Sahara settlement

The United Nations Security Council adopted on Friday in New York a historic resolution marking a decisive turning point in the political process aimed at resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The resolution, supported by 11 of the 15 Council members—including the United States......

UN Security Council poised for decisive vote on Sahara resolution

The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution concerning the Sahara dispute, marking a pivotal moment in a conflict that has spanned decades. From colonial claims to questions of self-determination, the legal and diplomatic dimensions of this issue have evolved to increasingly......

Russia signals openness to Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s......

Russia strengthens role in Sahara talks as Morocco seeks diplomatic balance

Morocco’s diplomacy has intensified ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote later this month, as Russia’s growing involvement in the Sahara question reshapes the geopolitical equation. On Thursday, Morocco’s ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, held talks with......

Morocco extends women, peace, and security action plan through 2026

Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s rights within the spheres of peace and security by extending its National Action Plan on the UN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda until 2026. This move underlines the nation’s commitment to sustainable peace and gender equality. The......

Morocco and Russia strengthen diplomatic efforts ahead of key UN resolutions

Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on Wednesday during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. This high-level meeting underscored the two nations’ commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and intensifying diplomatic......

Bourita calls for AI in the service of global peace

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita urged the international community to ensure a responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to preserve global peace and security. Speaking at a high-level debate of the UN Security Council on Wednesday, he warned against malicious uses of AI, highlighting the......