Blinken to Visit Morocco, Israel, and Algeria on Middle East Tour
24 March 2022
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected in Morocco next week, as part of a regional tour, according to the American site Axios.
Diplomacy
Spanish Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco, Bolstering Bilateral Ties
24 March 2022
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares will make a visit to Morocco on April 1st. Another step in strengthening relations between Rabat and Madrid.
Spain-Morocco Relations Thaw After Diplomatic Crisis, Former Foreign Minister Says
22 March 2022
Miguel Angel Moratinos, former Spanish Foreign Minister and UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, is pleased with the evolution of relations between Morocco (…)
France Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan as UN-Led Talks Continue
21 March 2022
France renewed, on Monday, its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, describing it as a "serious and credible basis" to help resolve the dispute over the Sahara.
Ukraine Reports No Moroccan Volunteers Among 20,000 Foreign Fighters
21 March 2022
To date, no Moroccan has joined the resistance alongside Ukraine to fight Russia. More than 20,000 foreign volunteers are engaged in this cause.
Morocco’s Ambassador Returns to Spain Following Shift in Sahara Policy
20 March 2022
Morocco’s ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, recalled to Rabat for consultations since last May, has finally joined her post this Sunday, a day after Spain’s change of (…)
Algeria Condemns Spain’s Shift on Western Sahara as ’Historic Betrayal’
19 March 2022
Reactions are pouring in after the announcement of Spain’s new position on the Sahara issue. Algeria, the protector of the Polisario, denounces "a 2nd historic betrayal of the (…)
Algeria Recalls Ambassador to Spain Over Western Sahara Policy Shift
19 March 2022
Algeria is not digesting Spain’s change of position on the Sahara. It has just recalled its ambassador to Madrid for consultations.
Spanish Leaders to Visit Morocco Following Diplomatic Thaw over Western Sahara
19 March 2022
After a year of diplomatic rift, Morocco and Spain have just normalized their relations. Several Spanish officials will make "soon" official visits to the kingdom.
Polisario Front Slams Spain’s Shift on Western Sahara Autonomy Plan
19 March 2022
The change in Spain’s position on the Sahara is not to the liking of the Polisario. The latter believes that the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, has (…)