Morocco
Moroccan Military Seizes 6 Tons of Cannabis in Sahara Border Operation
Patrols carried out on February 13 by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), along the defense line at the level of Oum Dreiga, thwarted an international drug trafficking attempt.
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Moroccan Sahara
Spain
Morocco Pressures Spain to Shift Stance on Western Sahara Dispute
The crisis between Spain and Morocco is far from over, at least not until Spain recognizes the Moroccanness of the Sahara, says a Spanish journalist.
Spain
Polisario Front Escalates Attacks on Moroccan Positions in Western Sahara
The Polisario Front continues, it claims, its attacks against Moroccan defense posts in the Sahara in order to incite Morocco to retaliate with drone attacks.
Morocco
Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Sahara Autonomy Plan Amid Regional Tensions
The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, reaffirmed the kingdom’s willingness to find a solution to the conflict in the Sahara within the framework of the "autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty".
Spain
Spanish Foreign Minister: Morocco Relations Advancing, Results Expected Soon
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, said on Friday that "the relationship with Morocco is progressing, but not at the pace of Twitter", assuring that the results will be seen "very soon".
Spain
Spanish PM Sanchez Reaffirms Morocco as 'Strategic Ally' During UAE Visit
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, on a visit to the United Arab Emirates, assured that Morocco is a "strategic ally" with which Spain maintains "a very positive relationship".
Spain
Morocco's King Sends Brief Birthday Wishes to Spanish Monarch, Omitting Usual Diplomatic Warmth
Contrary to his warm messages in previous years, King Mohammed VI sent simple congratulations to King of Spain, Felipe VI, on the occasion of his birthday, without mentioning good neighborly relations between the two countries or his willingness to deepen cooperation, observes a Spanish media.
Spain
Spain Seeks High-Level Meeting with Morocco to Mend Diplomatic Ties
The head of the Spanish Executive, Pedro Sanchez, has been negotiating since last summer a meeting with King Mohammed VI to smooth out the edges and restore diplomatic relations. But for the moment, the initiative is struggling to materialize.
Spain
Spain-Morocco Diplomatic Rift Persists, Foreign Minister Says
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Friday that the resumption of relations with Morocco will take the time it needs and that he does not plan to visit Rabat anytime soon.
Spain
Morocco Demands Spain's Support on Western Sahara for Diplomatic Thaw
Morocco remains willing to resume its relations with Spain, provided that the latter clearly expresses its support for the kingdom on the Sahara issue.
Spain
Spain Praises Morocco's Role in Halting 1,000 Migrants at Ceuta and Melilla Borders
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, praised the good migration cooperation with Morocco, which has prevented the entry of more than 1,000 migrants into Ceuta and Melilla on Christmas Day. He also wishes for a rapid resumption of relations with the kingdom.
Morocco
Moroccan Drone Strike Kills 4 Polisario Members Amid UN Envoy's Sahara Visit
Four members of the Polisario Front were killed and two others wounded in a Moroccan drone attack in the Mehaires region, according to sources close to the Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP).