Sport
Political Tensions Threaten Algeria's Participation in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
The political crisis between Morocco and Algeria could have repercussions on football and the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Morocco.
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Polisario
Morocco
Tensions Rise as Algeria Deploys Troops Near Moroccan Border
Tensions between Morocco and Algeria could escalate. The overwhelming international support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara is irritating Algeria so much that it would be preparing to open a "high-intensity" war against the kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco Inks Fishing Deal with Russia Following EU Agreement Annulment
Morocco has recently announced the signing of a "promising" fishing agreement with Russia. This announcement comes after the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) annulled the fishing and trade agreements between the EU and the kingdom.
Spain
Polisario Leader's 2021 Spain Visit Resurfaces: Ex-Foreign Minister Defends Decision
Returning to the arrival in Spain in April 2021 of Brahim Ghali , the leader of the Polisario, which had triggered a serious diplomatic crisis with Morocco, the former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arancha González Laya, stated that Spain had only welcomed a "Spanish citizen" who needed treatment against Covid-19.
Morocco
EU Court Annuls Morocco Fishing Deal, Polisario Hails Victory in Western Sahara Dispute
The Polisario Front has welcomed the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to annul the fisheries agreements between the EU and Morocco, considering it a "triumph of resistance".
France
France Reaffirms Support for Morocco Amid EU Court Rulings on Trade Agreements
Following the decisions rendered by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the fisheries and agricultural agreements between the EU and Morocco, France has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco Rejects EU Court Ruling on Agricultural and Fisheries Agreements
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down a decision on Friday concerning the agricultural and fisheries agreements between the EU and Morocco . Rabat strongly contests this decision, considering it inapplicable and tainted with errors.
Morocco
EU Court Strikes Down Morocco Trade Deals Over Western Sahara Dispute
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has put an end, this Friday, to a long legal saga by definitively annulling the trade agreements, including those relating to fisheries, concluded between the European Union and Morocco. This decision, following an appeal by the Polisario Front, confirms a previous judgment of the General Court of the EU.
France
Macron to Make State Visit to Morocco, Aiming to Mend Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Morocco at the end of October, the Élysée announced on Friday. This visit marks a turning point in Franco-Moroccan relations, which have been tense in recent years.
Morocco
Polisario Accuses Morocco of Targeting Livestock in Western Sahara, Appeals to UN
A group close to the Polisario claims that the Royal Air Force has targeted its camels and livestock in the Saharan areas and holds MINURSO responsible for any escalation that could result.
Morocco
Algerian Diplomat Assaults Moroccan Official at Tokyo Conference over Western Sahara Dispute
On the sidelines of the preparatory meeting for the 9th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) taking place in Japan, an Algerian diplomat violently attacked a Moroccan official over a "Sahrawi Republic" plaque.
Morocco
France Adopts Morocco's Full Map, Including Western Sahara, in Policy Shift
After changing its position on the Sahara issue, France has adopted the complete map of Morocco and its southern provinces. This is at least what French television seems to show.