Mired in a major budgetary crisis and confronted with new diplomatic balances, the UN mission in Western Sahara sees its future threatened. A profound reassessment of its security role seems inevitable before October.
Blocked in Johannesburg due to lack of landing permission, South African side Mamelodi Sundowns are paying dearly for their political provocations. For Morocco, respect for its territorial integrity comes before football, just days before the final against ASFAR.
During a flight between Dakar and Rome, a passenger seven months pregnant gave birth to a boy. This unexpected event forced the crew to make an emergency turnaround above the desert.
To defend their interests in the United States, Morocco and Spain deploy diametrically opposed strategies. Facing Spanish classical diplomacy, Rabat invests massively in American lobbying groups to support its economic and geopolitical objectives.
The UN envoy for the Sahara emphasized before the Security Council an unprecedented momentum to resolve this regional dispute. The Morocco’s autonomy plan is emerging as the main driver of these new negotiations.
An exceptionally intense sandstorm, originating in the northwest of Africa, is currently moving towards the Hexagon. Carried by powerful winds, these Saharan dusts should veil the French sky throughout the weekend of April 11 and 12, 2026.
Scientists have found conclusive evidence of a humid past in southern Morocco , revealing that the Sahara has not always been a desert. Abundant rains have maintained a lush landscape there for millennia.
The excursion from Marrakech to the orange dunes of Merzouga is experiencing growing success among international travelers. Between camel trekking and nights in a camp, this Saharan immersion in Morocco seduces with its landscapes and cultural authenticity.
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.
The UN and the United States co-chaired new negotiations on Western Sahara in Washington. Based on Morocco’s autonomy plan, these discussions mark an “encouraging” step toward a mutually acceptable solution to the conflict.
The sand cat , one of the world’s smallest felines, remains a little-known predator of Morocco’s deserts. Adapted to extreme conditions, this nocturnal hunter uses unique traits, including a surprising call, to survive across the arid expanse.
Starting this Tuesday, 24 February 2026, an exceptional southerly flow will propel hot air coming directly from Morocco toward mainland France. This weather phenomenon is accompanied by a massive transport of desert dust, which is expected to transform the appearance of the sky and worsen air quality across a large part of the country.