France-Morocco Ties Strengthen as Algeria Visit Canceled
13 April 2021
While relations between Morocco and France are on good terms, those between the hexagon and Algeria seem to be faltering. The announced visit of Prime Minister Jean Castex to (…)
Diplomacy
Germany Nominates New Ambassador to Morocco Amid Diplomatic Tensions
31 March 2021
While the diplomatic rift between Germany and Morocco persists, Berlin has decided to appoint a new diplomat to head its embassy in Rabat.
US Pushes for New UN Envoy to Restart Stalled Western Sahara Talks
30 March 2021
Since March 2019, the negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario regarding the Sahara have stalled. A delay that is too long in the eyes of American diplomacy, which is (…)
Delta Airlines Adopts Full Map of Morocco, Including Western Sahara
27 March 2021
The American airline Delta Airlines now displays the complete map of Morocco including the territory of the Sahara. This reinforces the decree recognizing the United States’ (…)
Russia-Morocco Talks Address Sahara Dispute Amid Growing Trade Ties
18 March 2021
The shadow of the Sahara continues to loom over the relations between Russia and Morocco. During the meeting at the Kremlin, the ambassador of the kingdom in Moscow Lotfi (…)
Former Spanish Foreign Minister Urges EU to Reassess Western Sahara Stance
17 March 2021
Europe must make a realistic decision on the Sahara issue. This is what the former Spanish Foreign Minister, Ana Palacio, demands in an op-ed after the American recognition of (…)
Morocco-Germany Tensions Threaten $7.5 Million Aid Package for COVID-Hit Businesses
13 March 2021
At a time when diplomatic relations between Morocco and Germany are not at their best, the KFW’s post-Covid-19 recovery line intended to support Moroccan SMEs hit hard by the (…)
Morocco Suspends Diplomatic Ties with Germany Amid ’Deep Misunderstandings’
9 March 2021
Morocco has recently severed diplomatic ties with Germany "due to deep misunderstandings on the fundamental issues of the kingdom". Are we heading towards an economic impasse?
Abraham Fund for Morocco-Israel Ties Vanishes Under Biden Administration
7 March 2021
There is no visibility on the Abraham Fund to finance economic projects as part of the normalization of diplomatic relations between four Arab countries, including Morocco and (…)
Jordan Opens Consulate in Western Sahara, Boosting Morocco’s Diplomatic Presence
5 March 2021
Jordan now has a diplomatic representation in the Sahara. The inauguration ceremony was held on Thursday in Laayoune, in the presence of the Moroccan Minister of Foreign (…)