France
France-Morocco Ties Strained as French Influence Wanes in Africa
Emmanuel Martin, associate professor of economics, believes that "the rupture of the long-standing friendship between France and Morocco reflects... new geopolitical trends".
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Diplomacy
France
Morocco-France Relations: Calls for Reconciliation Amid Recent Tensions
The tensions between Morocco and France must be eased to allow the rapid relaunch of bilateral relations between the two countries, analyzes the Omega Center for Economy and Geopolitics think tank.
Morocco
Morocco-Algeria Tensions Escalate: Military Buildup and Diplomatic Shifts Raise Regional Concerns
The regional rivalry between Morocco and Algeria is about to intensify. At least that’s what Francisco Serrano, a journalist, writer and analyst whose work focuses on North Africa, the broader Middle East and Latin America, thinks.
France
France Must Mend Ties with Morocco, Says Xavier Bertrand
In an interview, Xavier Bertrand, president of the Hauts-de-France region (Les Républicains), deplores the lasting disaffection between Paris and Rabat due to France’s Algerian tropism.
Morocco
Moroccan Protests Surge Against Israel Ties Amid Gaza Conflict
In Morocco, calls for the cancellation of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the kingdom and Israel are multiplying. The same demand is being raised in other countries like Bahrain that have resumed their ties with the Hebrew state.
Spain
Algeria Signals Diplomatic Thaw with Spain Amid Sahara Dispute
Algeria wants to relaunch its bilateral relations with Spain, suspended since March 2022 after Spain’s change of position on the Sahara in favor of Morocco. Algiers is about to appoint a new ambassador to Madrid.
France
France Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara Dispute
Nicolas de Rivière, France’s permanent representative to the United Nations, reiterated France’s "historic, clear and constant support for the Moroccan autonomy plan" considered the optimal political solution to resolve the dispute over the Sahara after the adoption of the resolution renewing the MINURSO mandate on Monday at the Security Council in New York. Without failing to congratulate Paris for its adherence to this adoption.
Morocco
Morocco's Economic Rise: King Mohammed VI's Vision Drives African Investment and Trade
Morocco has experienced fairly sustained economic growth since 2000, after the accession to the throne of King Mohammed VI. The kingdom is taking measures to attract foreign investment and become a major regional power.
France
French Economy Minister Visits Morocco to Mend Strained Relations
French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has been on a working visit to Marrakech since Wednesday. This trip would aim to "warm up" bilateral relations between Paris and Rabat.
France
Morocco Declines French Aid After Earthquake, Highlighting Diplomatic Tensions
In an interview with Maroc diplomatique , Emmanuel Dupuy, president of the Institute for Prospective and Security in Europe (IPSE), analyzes the reasons for the rift between Morocco and France and Morocco’s decision to refuse France’s aid after the earthquake in Al Haouz.
Morocco
King Mohammed VI Receives Foreign Envoys, French Ambassador Notably Absent
Several foreign ambassadors, except the French ambassador to Morocco, were received at the royal palace in Rabat by King Mohammed VI. A sign of the cooling of relations between the two countries?
France
Former French Ambassador Discusses "The Algerian Enigma" in Toulon Conference
Invited by the Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies, former French ambassador to Algeria (2008 to 2012 and 2017 to 2020), Xavier Driencourt, was in Toulon on Thursday where he gave a conference on the theme "The Algerian enigma".