Morocco
Algeria Erects Iron Fence Along Moroccan Border, Heightening Tensions
Algeria has erected an iron fence along the Bin Lejraf border area with Morocco. This has given rise to divergent interpretations among citizens of the two peoples.
Topic
Diplomacy
Morocco
Former French Ambassador Reveals Hassan II's Insights on Morocco-Algeria Relations
Xavier Driencourt, former French ambassador to Algiers, reveals a conversation between the late Hassan II and former French President General Charles de Gaulle about the relationship between Morocco and Algeria.
Spain
Spain Seeks Diplomatic Breakthrough: King Mohammed VI Invited for World Cup 2030 Ceremony
La Moncloa wants to attempt a major diplomatic coup: to have King Mohammed VI travel to Madrid for the official ceremony designating Spain, Morocco and Portugal as host countries for the 2030 World Cup. This would be the Alaouite monarch’s second official visit to the Iberian Peninsula in 20 years.
Morocco
Drought Sparks Water Tensions Between Morocco and Algeria
A new crisis is about to open between Morocco and Algeria. At the origin of these tensions, the lack of water caused by the severe drought that has been hitting the region for nearly five years.
Morocco
Far-Right Surge in French Elections: Impact on Morocco Relations Examined
After its breakthrough in the European elections, the far right can achieve a new feat in the early legislative elections organized by France. Even to form a far-right government. Will these events have a negative impact on Franco-Moroccan relations?
Morocco
Trade Plummets 62% Between Morocco and Algeria Amid Diplomatic Rift
Since 2021 when Algeria unilaterally severed its diplomatic relations with Morocco, trade exchanges between the two neighboring countries have been in the doldrums.
Morocco
National Rally's Rise Could Shift France's Stance on Western Sahara
After its breakthrough in the European elections, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is inexorably heading towards a victory in the legislative elections scheduled for July. Its arrival at Matignon "could lead to the recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara." This is at least what Emmanuel Dupuy, president of the Institute for Prospective and Security in Europe (IPSE), thinks.
France
French PM's Morocco Visit in Doubt After Far-Right Election Victory
The announced visit of French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to Morocco is likely to be canceled after the defeat, on Sunday, of Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party in the European elections.
Morocco
Netanyahu's Sahara Map Gaffe Strains Morocco-Israel Relations
Despite the apologies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Morocco, the controversy continues to rage around the map of Morocco amputated from the Sahara.
Morocco
Morocco and France Caution Ex-Senegal President Sall Against Political Interference
Morocco and France are said to have warned former Senegalese President Macky Sall against any interference in the political affairs of his country.
Morocco
Former Moroccan PM Urges Algeria to Mend Ties with Morocco, Heed King's Outreach
Abdelilah Benkirane , Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development, invites Algeria to accept the outstretched hand of King Mohammed VI, and also calls on Algerian leaders to "adopt a logic of reconciliation".
Morocco
French PM Gabriel Attal to Visit Morocco, Signaling Diplomatic Thaw
France is striving to warm up its diplomatic relations with Morocco. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will soon be on an official visit to the kingdom.