Morocco
Bodies of Moroccan Truck Drivers Killed in Mali Attack to be Flown Home
The remains of the two Moroccan truck drivers killed , on Saturday, in an attack in the commune of Didiéni, in Mali, will be repatriated this Thursday.
Topic
Diplomacy
France
Former Algerian Minister: France Could Resolve Morocco-Algeria Tensions
While Algeria refuses any Arab mediation likely to end the tensions with Morocco, Noureddine Boukrouh, a former Algerian minister, political analyst and author, believes that France could play a decisive role in unblocking the situation.
Morocco
Mali Condemns 'Cowardly' Attack on Moroccan Truck Drivers, Expresses Outrage
Two days after the attack perpetrated on September 11 in the commune of Didiéni against Moroccan truck drivers, Mali strongly condemned a "cowardly and barbaric attack".
Spain
Spain and Morocco Maintain Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Despite Diplomatic Tensions
Spain and Morocco maintained their cooperation in the fight against terrorism at the height of the diplomatic crisis that opened in May. Several arrests of terrorists would have been jointly carried out by the intelligence services of the two countries during this critical period.
Morocco
Algeria Rejects Arab Mediation in Diplomatic Rift with Morocco
Algeria does not want Arab mediation to find a solution to the tensions with Morocco. Its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ramtane Lamamra, affirms that Algiers’ decision to break off diplomatic relations with Rabat is "sovereign, final and irreversible".
Spain
Former Spanish Foreign Minister: Morocco-Spain Crisis "Overcome" After Polisario Leader Incident
Miguel Ángel Moratinos, former Spanish Foreign Minister, advocates good relations between Rabat and Madrid. For him, Morocco and Spain have "overcome" their crisis caused by the Ghali affair.
Morocco
Algeria Appoints New Envoy for Western Sahara Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Morocco
During the Council of Ministers meeting on August 30, 2021 chaired by the Algerian Head of State, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, several appointments were made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomat Amar Belani will be in charge of the Sahara issue and the Maghreb countries. An appointment that comes in a context of the breakdown of diplomatic relations between Algeria and Morocco .
Morocco
Moroccan Workers in Algeria Unfazed by Diplomatic Rift with Morocco
Some Moroccans in Algeria do not seem to be concerned about the Algerian decision to break its diplomatic relations with Morocco. Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra has also reassured them that they are living "in the best possible conditions".
Spain
Algeria's Gas Pipeline Decision Sparks Concerns for Spain and Morocco's Energy Future
Spain is concerned about Algeria’s intention to renounce the gas pipeline that has been supplying it for twenty years via Morocco. Moreover, the Iberian peninsula fears the huge loss that the three countries would suffer if the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline is not renewed after October 31, the date of its expiration.
Morocco
Maghreb Leaders Urge Calm as Morocco-Algeria Tensions Escalate
Moroccan and Algerian personalities have, in a petition, expressed their great concern about the current escalation in relations between Rabat and Algiers. They call "on all people and organizations of goodwill in the two countries, and beyond the Maghreb, to act for a return to reason".
Spain
Spain Seeks to Ease Tensions Between Morocco and Algeria in Western Mediterranean
Following the severance of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Algeria , José Manuel Albares, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his country’s desire to contribute to a climate of calm, tranquility and good neighborliness in the western Mediterranean.
Morocco
Morocco-Algeria Trade Declines Amid Diplomatic Tensions and Pandemic
Algeria recently severed diplomatic relations with Morocco due to "hostile acts" towards it. Will this rupture have an impact on trade?