Iran supports the Polisario. At the UN's 4th Committee session on Tuesday, Tehran's representative opened by condemning «global imperialism» and reaffirmed the UN's responsibility toward the people of Western Sahara and their «inalienable rights,» as outlined in relevant UN resolutions. The diplomat urged a serious commitment to UN-mediated negotiations, in good faith and without preconditions, aligning with the UN Charter to ensure a just, lasting, and comprehensive
European Union leaders intend to emphasize in writing the «high value» they place on relations with Morocco, as well as their commitment to strengthening cooperation with Rabat, following the European Court of Justice's decision to cancel trade agreements with Morocco, Europa Press reported following the European summit. The European Council reaffirmed «the high value the EU places on its strategic partnership with Morocco» and the need to maintain and strengthen
Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety and Health (ONSSA) has authorized imports of fresh, frozen, and chilled red meat from specific countries to help stabilize supply and address rising prices. Imports of sheep and goat meat are allowed from the European Union, Andorra, Albania, Serbia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Russia, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Beef imports are authorized from these countries, as well as
The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, according to data released on October 15 by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex. The agency estimated that 166,000 irregular entries occurred during that period. Significant declines were seen on the Western Balkan and Central Mediterranean routes, with decreases of 79% and 64%, respectively, Frontex reported. However, while some routes experienced drops in
The Casablanca Court of Appeals judge ordered Jonathan Harroch, owner of the gym franchise City Club group, to be detained at Ain Sebaa Oukacha prison early Wednesday morning. Harroch is accused of human trafficking, exploiting vulnerable women for prostitution, possessing and using hard drugs, and inciting prostitution. During a lengthy interrogation, the judge dropped a bad check charge after Harroch reached an agreement with the check owners. Harroch was arrested on Saturday with 2.5 grams
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that his country respects and adheres to Security Council decisions regarding the Sahara issue. However, Algeria has already declined the Council’s invitation to participate in roundtable discussions and the census of the Tindouf camps, undermining its stance on cooperation with UN resolutions.
French arms manufacturers are keen to take advantage of President Emmanuel Macron's backing for the Moroccan Sahara. As Macron prepares for his upcoming state visit to the Kingdom, they are hoping for a significant re-entry into the Moroccan market. According to La Tribune on Tuesday, October 15, «two major projects are under serious negotiation—helicopters and submarines». «Airbus Helicopters is in talks with Morocco over a substantial order for Caracals, which could
The Spanish government wants to bring Morocco and Algeria together at the next session of NATO foreign ministers, scheduled for the end of the year. Iberian media report that Madrid has also proposed inviting Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Tunisia, and Egypt. The Spanish initiative seeks to encourage the dialogue launched in recent years with partners outside NATO. The final declaration of the military organization's July 2024 summit in Washington, D.C., stated in Resolution 32 that
On October 14 and 15, the foreign ministers of South Africa and Namibia held a new session of their political dialogue in the Namibian city of Swakopmund. In a joint statement, the two countries «welcomed the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on October 4, 2024, that the European Commission had breached the right to self-determination of the people of Western Sahara when 2019 it concluded trade deals with Morocco that also cover products from Western
During the reign of Hassan II, the Green March was a turning point in history of the Moroccan political scene. The initiative, announced on the 16th of October 1975, had clearly strengthened the sovereign’s power. Consequently, the opposition in the country offered to engage in the democratic process by abandoning the armed struggle.
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