Spanish PM’s Map Gaffe Sparks Outrage in Morocco
27 December 2024
The appearance of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in front of a map of Morocco without its Sahara during his Christmas message provoked a wave of outrage in Morocco.
Western Sahara
Morocco Expands Air Control in Western Sahara, Challenging Spanish Authority
26 December 2024
Discussions between Spain and Morocco regarding the management of the airspace of the Sahara raise questions. Morocco is expanding its influence over this territory, gradually (…)
Polisario Front Accuses Morocco of Obstructing Western Sahara Decolonization
15 December 2024
The Polisario, protected by Algeria, accuses Morocco of obstructing the "decolonization" of Western Sahara and the international community of inaction.
Tensions Escalate Between Algeria and Morocco Over Western Sahara Dispute
1 December 2024
For several years, relations between these two North African countries have deteriorated considerably, to the point of fearing an open armed conflict. At the heart of this (…)
Polisario Front Rejects Moroccan King’s Stance on Western Sahara Referendum
8 November 2024
The Polisario Front reacted strongly on Thursday to King Mohammed VI’s speech on the Sahara. The King of Morocco had stated that the self-determination referendum for this (…)
EU Court Annuls Morocco Fishing Deal, Polisario Hails Victory in Western Sahara Dispute
5 October 2024
The Polisario Front has welcomed the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to annul the fisheries agreements between the EU and Morocco, considering it (…)
Macron to Make State Visit to Morocco, Aiming to Mend Ties
28 September 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Morocco at the end of October, the Élysée announced on Friday. This visit marks a turning point in Franco-Moroccan (…)
Morocco Bolsters Military Arsenal Amid Rising North African Tensions
7 August 2024
Due to growing regional tensions, particularly the situation in North Africa and the Sahel, instability in Libya, terrorist threats, rivalry with Algeria, and the dispute over (…)
France Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty over Western Sahara, Experts Weigh Impact
31 July 2024
The French recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara is eliciting positive reactions from political scientists.
France Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Macron Shifts Policy
30 July 2024
Long awaited by Rabat, France’s recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara is now effective. French President Emmanuel Macron "considers that the present and future of the (…)