Spain will not participate in the «African Lion 2024» military exercise co-hosted by Morocco and the United States, according to Spanish military sources. This decision follows Spain's absence from the exercise in 2021, 2022, and 2023. While some media attribute the latest non-participation to the exercise's inclusion of the Sahrawi locality of Mehbes near the Morocco-Algeria border, potentially raising tensions with Algeria, Spain previously cited budget constraints for missing
Following French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné's statements, the French ambassador to Morocco has directly addressed the question of recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara in the context of normalized political and diplomatic relations with Rabat.
Following the February 15th visit of Polisario leader Brahim Ghali to Ireland, the Irish embassy in Rabat issued a press release clarifying the nature of the visit. The statement emphasized that Ghali's presence in Dublin was a «private visit» and did not constitute an «official invitation» from the Irish government. They reiterated Ireland's longstanding position of not recognizing the «SADR» and reaffirmed their support for the «UN-led and the
After a decade honing her skills in France, Moroccan-born Bochra Benjelloun has chosen to return home. Leveraging her acquired experience and expertise, she plans to launch a new project in Casablanca and Marrakesh.
The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca, through its cultural center Dar America, is hosting a series of conferences with Brandon Andrews, a sought-after business innovation expert. Andrews, an entrepreneur and consultant for the popular TV show Shark Tank, will share his insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses across industries. The free and open-to-public events will take place in three Moroccan cities: Casablanca (February 19th), Kenitra (February 20th),
Pro-Morocco petitioners submitted a statement to the UN 4th Committee criticizing Staffan de Mistura's January 31st visit to South Africa. The statement expresses strong opposition to the visit, calling it «imprudent», «ill-advised», and «destabilizing» to describe its impact on peace efforts. They specifically criticize South Africa's stance on Western Sahara, which they believe undermines international law and the UN-led political process. The petitioners
Rabat hosted a new session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM) on Thursday. However, unlike previous editions held in Morocco, Israel and Algeria were notably absent. Citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the Knesset declined to send any members of parliament (MKs) to the meeting. An anonymous Israeli MP told Turkish media, «The war in Gaza makes it difficult for Israel to participate in these sessions». Though officially absent due to their
Young footballer Ilias Akhomach has declared his intention to represent the Moroccan national team in the future. In a recent interview with Spanish media, he emphasized that choosing Morocco over Spain was a straightforward decision. «While I appreciate what Spain has done for me, my true identity lies in my Moroccan heritage and culture», Akhomach stated. «Choosing Morocco was never a difficult decision; it was always on my mind». ? Ilias Akhomach?? en @relevo :"Al
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met on Friday, February 16th, with his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. This meeting occurred «on the margins of the 44th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council», according to Moroccan diplomatic sources. This was the second meeting between the two ministers in recent weeks, following their January 22nd encounter in Rabat where Bourita stressed Mauritania's crucial
On Wednesday, February 14th, members of the National Judicial Police Brigade apprehended a 36-year-old French citizen of Algerian origin in Marrakech. The individual was subject to an international arrest warrant issued by French authorities for alleged involvement in drug trafficking, money laundering, and unlawful firearm possession. According to a security source, the arrest reflects ongoing international cooperation in security matters and efforts by Moroccan security services to pursue
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