A plume of Saharan dust from Morocco is heading toward Spain and the United Kingdom, threatening to cause “blood rain.” This weather phenomenon is severely degrading air quality and disrupting the tourism sector.
Morocco rose to become the world’s third-largest exporter of Brussels sprouts in 2025, shipping 32,600 tonnes. Driven by annual growth of 54%, the Kingdom is establishing itself as a key supplier to Africa and Europe.
Despite booming production, Mauritanian watermelon exporters are denouncing the high cost of Moroccan customs duties. While Rabat says tariffs remain unchanged, cumulative logistical costs are now hindering access to the national market.
Under the impetus of the Trump administration, the Madrid talks mark a turning point in the Western Sahara conflict. By bringing Algeria back to the negotiating table, the United States is attempting to break a decades-old stalemate.
Polisario leader Brahim Ghali has taken note of the intensive international negotiations on the Sahara. This process, supported by Security Council Resolution 2797, now recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as the basis for discussions.
Mauritania is actively encouraging dialogue between Morocco and the Sahrawis to resolve the Western Sahara conflict . Nouakchott stresses the urgent need for a political solution to address the severe economic and social consequences affecting the entire Maghreb.
Under the auspices of the United States, Morocco, Algeria and the Polisario Front discussed a revised autonomy plan for Western Sahara. This process implicitly marks the abandonment of the option of a self-determination referendum.
The US special adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos , expressed strong optimism about the ongoing diplomatic process concerning the Sahara. He confirmed that Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario are engaged in secret talks under the framework of the UN’s recent resolution.
The Maghreb Forum for Dialogue, dedicated to promoting a culture of dialogue in the Maghreb region, has called for mediation by Mauritania, Libya and Tunisia, with a view to reconciling Morocco and Algeria , while respecting the principles of neutrality and balance.
Moroccans, Algerians, Tunisians, Libyans and Mauritanians represent the community with the most unemployed people in Belgium.
The Moroccan army is equipped and ready to carry out, in just “a few weeks,” an operation to secure the buffer zone in the Sahara.
A confidential Swiss diplomatic letter, dated January 30, 1978, reveals a conspiracy by Algeria against Morocco and Mauritania through the Polisario.