EU and Morocco tweak trade deal covering W. Sahara

The European Union and Morocco have agreed to alter a trade deal to cover imports from the disputed Western Sahara region, Brussels said on Monday. The move comes after the EU’s top court last year ordered the farm produce agreement to be scrapped...

Moroccans are the foreigners who buy the most homes in Spain, after the British

Foreign buyers of homes in Spain Main nationalities and real estate transactions Average price per square metre for foreign purchases Preferred destinations for Moroccan buyers Growth in home purchases by Moroccans Political and economic relations...

Former Diplomat: Morocco-Israel Embassy Transition Would Mark Historic Milestone

Marrakech – In an exclusive interview with Morocco World News (MWN), Chaimae Bouazzaoui – the first Moroccan woman diplomat to serve in Israel – offered in-depth insights into the state of Morocco-Israel relations in the post-Gaza war period,...

‘The world is a very unstable place’: What next for Defence Forces after Lebanon mission?

Irish soldiers are getting very experienced at pulling out of overseas missions. Last year, it wound down its contribution of 133 troops to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission on the Golan Heights in Syria, a process which involved a huge...

Morocco, Russia Pledge to Solidify Partnership as They Mark 10 Years of Strategic Ties

Rabat – Morocco and Russia reaffirmed their strong ties and commitment to boosting cooperation during the 8th session of the Moroccan-Russian Joint Governmental Committee, held on Friday in Moscow. The meeting was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister...

50 Years After the Green March, Morocco Says Sahara is a Model of Stability, Growth

Rabat – The Moroccan ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, addressed the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. He said that as Morocco prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Green...

The ‘Shanghai Four’ Shine Brightest Amid Market Slowdown

Call Shushu/Tong, Oude Waag, Samuel Gui Yang and Mark Gong the Shanghai Four. Out of a sea of fashion shows, these designers have emerged as the brightest young stars for the spring 2026 season of Shanghai Fashion Week, despite broader economic...

Morocco, Russia Sign New Maritime Fisheries Agreement

Rabat – Morocco and Russia announced today the signing of a new maritime fisheries cooperation agreement, in replacement of the previous deal that had expired in 2024. Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita signed the agreement with Ilya...

French investment boosts growth and confidence in the Moroccan Sahara in Dakhla

Sustainable development and international partnerships French investments in the southern territories Multidimensional French support Strategic partnerships As part of the transformation currently underway in Morocco's southern provinces, the city...

Russian FM Commends Morocco’s ‘Balanced, Measured’ Position on Ukraine Conflict

Marrakech – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed gratitude for Morocco’s “balanced, measured position on the situation in Ukraine and surrounding areas” during the high-level meeting with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita in...

Lavrov, Bourita to meet in Moscow to deepen Russia-Morocco cooperation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, in Moscow on Oct. 16 to discuss expanding cooperation and addressing regional issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Sahara–Sahel region,...

The turtle and the pilot fish: How the EU and Italy can help each other in the Mediterranean

Summary Since taking office, Giorgia Meloni has focused on expanding Italy’s energy, economic and security footprint across the “Wider Mediterranean”, through initiatives such as the Rome Process and the Mattei Plan. Meloni aims to redefine...

Spain arrests ringleader of deadly migrant route network linked to Morocco

Spanish police said they have dismantled the operational arm of one of the most dangerous international networks trafficking migrants from Morocco’s southern coasts to the Canary Islands via the perilous Atlantic route. The operation, dubbed...

Lavrov says durable peace in Middle East depends on Palestinian statehood

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov October 13 laid out Moscow’s position on the rapidly developing Middle East peace efforts, emphasizing that no settlement between Israel and the Palestinians would be viable without implementing long-standing...

European farmers denounce new EU-Morocco deal as "gravely unjust act"

Shaheed El Hafed, October 5, 2025 (SPS) – European farmers and cattle breeders have reacted with outrage and strong criticism towards the new agricultural agreement signed with Morocco, denouncing the European Union's agricultural policies. They...

Why the Far Right Loves Morocco in Paris and Loathes It in Madrid

Marrakech – Nostalgia has taken political form in what is now broadly known across Europe as the far right – a constellation of nationalist, populist, and identitarian movements that promise to defend the “real” Europe from globalization,...

Top Algerian General Nasser Al-Jin Allegedly Escapes to Spain

The alleged escape of one of Algeria’s most powerful generals to Spain reveals deep fractures within the military establishment that has ruled the country for decades. A General’s Flight Exposes Internal Warfare General Abdelkader Haddad, known by...

Uganda at 63: Independence, integration, and the road ahead

President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni officiates the spudding (Commencement of Drilling) of Kingfisher Oilfield wells in Buhuka, Kyangwali, Kikuube District. POil presents Uganda with a major opportunity for capital formation through skilling,...

Morocco Launches 49 New Health Centers Amid Growing Youth Protests Over Healthcare

Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Health announced the launch of 49 new urban and rural health centers across nine regions. According to the ministry, the launch of the new health centers took place today under King Mohammed VI’s high directives aimed...

General Nasser Al-Jin’s Escape to Spain Sparks Algerian Media Frenzy

The alleged escape of one of Algeria’s most senior military commanders to Spain exposes deep fractures within the power structure that has governed Africa’s largest nation for decades. The Unraveling of Algeria’s Military Hierarchy General...