Morocco and Spain Mend Diplomatic Ties After Crisis
24 August 2021
The crisis between Spain and Morocco is gradually conjugating in the past. The two countries have expressed their willingness to renew ties on new bases.
Western Sahara
Poll: Most Spaniards View Morocco as Threat to Ceuta and Melilla Sovereignty
9 August 2021
For 74% of Spaniards, Morocco constitutes a threat to Ceuta and Melilla, while only 18% of the Iberian population would be willing to accept the kingdom’s sovereignty over the (…)
Morocco Accused of Spying on French President Macron Using Pegasus Software
29 July 2021
Morocco is going through tense times with Europe. Since last week, it has been accused of having spied using the Israeli software Pegasus on the phones of French President (…)
Diplomatic Rift Between Morocco and Spain Enters 100th Day Over Polisario Leader’s Visit
28 July 2021
The tensions between Morocco and Spain, opened with the reception in April of Brahim Ghali, the leader of the Polisario Front, in a hospital in Logroño, have now lasted for a (…)
Spain and Morocco in Talks to Restore Relations, Ceuta and Melilla Status in Focus
27 July 2021
Diplomatic negotiations are underway for the rapid restoration of relations between Spain and Morocco. The Spanish authorities are actively working on a complete review of (…)
Ivry-sur-Seine Council Meeting Erupts Over Sahrawi Aid Proposal
10 July 2021
The municipal council of Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne) took place under police protection last week. The reason is that tempers flared during a deliberation on the financing of (…)
UN Chief Urges Morocco and Polisario to Agree on Western Sahara Envoy
4 July 2021
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invited Friday Morocco and the Polisario Front to accept his next candidate for the post of Special Envoy for the Sahara. This (…)
Germany Snubs Spain, Invites Morocco to Libya Conference Amid Diplomatic Tensions
29 June 2021
Germany, currently in crisis with Morocco due to differences over the Sahara issue, has tried to appease tensions by inviting the kingdom to the second Libya conference. But (…)
Former Spanish PM Urges Sanchez Government to Mend Ties with Morocco
28 June 2021
Former Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, has called on the government of Pedro Sanchez to "do everything possible to restore good relations with Morocco as (…)
Podemos Leaders’ Pro-Sahrawi March Sparks Diplomatic Tension with Morocco
22 June 2021
The participation of Podemos leaders in the "March for Freedom" in support of the Sahrawi people, which took place on Saturday in Madrid, has revived tensions between Spain and (…)