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Sebastien Lecornu taunts Algeria from Morocco

19 juillet 2026 Admin 0

France and Morocco seal their alliance at the risk of sacrificing the détente with Algeria During an official visit to Rabat, the French head of government hardened his tone on the Western Sahara issue, asserting

Morocco Spied on the Civil Guard Agents Who Trained Its Intelligence Services

19 juillet 2026 Admin 0

A document leak reveals that Morocco’s DGST intercepted the communications of the Civil Guard officers who were instructing its spies, according to an international journalistic investigation The cooperation between Spain’s Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) and

When France considered buying Pegasus, Morocco was Spying on its Ministers

16 juillet 2026 Admin 0

For many months, France considered acquiring the world’s most famous spyware. New elements consulted by Forbidden Stories detail this project, which was being outlined at the very time when government members were allegedly being secretly

Morocco: How the threat of cadmium is reshaping OCP’s strategy on phosphate fertilizers

14 juillet 2026 Admin 0

Cadmium is rapidly becoming the dark dossier of global agriculture and agribusiness. Long confined to expert circles, this toxic heavy metal is now forcing its way into public debate and legislative chambers. As health agencies

The Manufacturing of Consensus – Moroccan Media and Western Sahara

11 juillet 2026 Admin 0

After examining the Moroccan print media, one can observe that the French-language newspapers are Le Matin, Aujourd’hui le Maroc, and Au fait. Those in Arabic are Al Alam and Al Maghribia. International news is similar

Western Sahara : Algeria would accept referendum, but would not « turn the other cheek, » (Bouteflika to Washington)

7 juillet 2026 Admin 0

In a meeting marked by sharp diplomatic candor and biblical references, late Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika laid out his government’s unyielding position on the Western Sahara to a high-level U.S. delegation in August 2005. The

Algeria : Leaked U.S. Diplomatic Cable Reveals Bouteflika’s Appeal for Washington’s Help on Western Sahara

7 juillet 2026 Admin 0

Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika urged the United States to help break the long-standing deadlock over Western Sahara, arguing that Washington’s support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal represented a painful departure from its traditional backing of

The Spanish Nationality Law for Sahrawis Enters a Decisive Phase: What Changes, Who Could Benefit and What Remains to Be Resolved

3 juillet 2026 Admin 0

The demand for Spanish nationality for Sahrawis born during the period of Spanish administration of Western Sahara has taken a new step forward in the Spanish Congress of Deputies. After more than a year of

Morocco-Algeria: Makhzen’s Century of Alignment: From Historical Shifts to the Modern Axis

3 juillet 2026 Admin 0

The recent broadcast of the Hebdo Show Algeria has put a stark spotlight on the long-term foreign policy trajectory of the Moroccan Kingdom, tracing a historical line of strategic alignments that critics describe as a

Netherlands – Morocco: much more than a football match, a clash of pride ahead

29 juin 2026 Admin 0

Ahead of the clash between the two national teams, the Dutch press highlights a duel where sporting stakes are intertwined with strong identity and emotional dimensions. The match between the Netherlands and Morocco, set to

From Diplomacy to Strategy: What Algeria Gains from Its Rising Influence in the African Union

24 juin 2026 Admin 0

Algeria is experiencing a major diplomatic resurgence on the continental stage, securing several high-profile leadership roles within the African Union (AU). From winning the strategic Deputy Chairperson seat of the AU Commission in February 2025

Morocco, Albania, and Greece to join Gaza International Stabilization Force for Phase II peacekeeping, report says

23 juin 2026 Admin 0

Morocco, Albania, and Greece are set to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) that will operate in Gaza under Phase II of the Trump administration–backed ceasefire plan, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post. The

The Man Who Knew Too Much: The Global Hunt for Mohammed VI’s Spy (Libération)

11 juin 2026 Admin 0

A shadow war is shaking the very walls of the Dar el Makhzen. Mehdi Hijaouy, 53, a former high-ranking official in Morocco’s foreign intelligence service (DGED), has become the most wanted man by the Cherifian

Mehdi Hijaouy, the Palace Spy on the Run Who Is Causing Sleepless Nights for Morocco’s Security Apparatus

10 juin 2026 Admin 0

He spent most of his life behind the scenes of Moroccan power. Trained to monitor, infiltrate, and neutralize threats to the kingdom, Mehdi Hijaouy is now himself being hunted by the very services to which

Sahara Occidental: Quand Antonio Guterres couvrait les scandales sexuels de la MINURSO

10 juin 2026 Admin 0

Accablée par une histoire d’allégations de corruption visant ses chefs, ainsi que par des scandales sexuels au sein de ses missions à travers le monde, la direction de l’ONU se retrouve une fois de plus

Western Sahara: De Mistura’s unexpected visit to Tindouf in the press

8 juin 2026 Admin 0

Sahara Press Service : Staffan de Mistura arrives today at the Saharawi camps as part of his regional tour The personal envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, will arrive

Air Travel: Morocco’s RAM Suspends Strategic Routes to Europe and Central Africa

31 mai 2026 Admin 0

The skies are darkening for Morocco’s national carrier. Facing a surge in fuel costs exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the provisional suspension of several African and

UN Committee Against Torture Condemns Morocco Over Treatment of Gdeim Izik Prisoners

28 mai 2026 Admin 0

PRESS POST A new series of decisions by the United Nations Committee Against Torture confirms that Moroccan authorities used torture and ill-treatment against Sahrawi political prisoners from the Gdeim Izik group to extract confessions later

Morocco has officially unveiled its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026

27 mai 2026 Admin 0

Morocco has officially unveiled its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as head coach Mohamed Ouahbi blends experience with emerging talent ahead of the global tournament. Led by Qatar 2022 stars including Achraf

Western Sahara: Talks between Morocco and the Polisario Front paralyzed

26 mai 2026 Admin 0

Discussions surrounding Western Sahara have entered another period of deadlock, with hopes for a swift breakthrough gradually fading. Despite several diplomatic initiatives and recent rounds of talks, no consensus has emerged among the parties involved

Morocco and Algeria participating in Kaspersky and INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz Across MENA Region

25 mai 2026 Admin 0

Kaspersky has played a significant role in supporting one of the largest coordinated cybercrime operations ever conducted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through its threat intelligence capabilities, the cybersecurity company contributed

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How Israel Used Amazigh Identity to Dominate Morocco and the Maghreb Region

21 mai 2026 Admin 0

More than two decades ago, specifically in 2003, an institution with an apparently harmless academic name was established in occupied Haifa: the Israeli Center for Amazigh Studies. It was not merely a research center, but

Sahara Occidental

Report on US Ambassador in Morocco visit to Dakhla (Western Sahara)

20 mai 2026 Admin 0

The American Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan concluded a landmark, week-long visit to Dakhla, delivering the strongest signal yet of Washington’s commitment to Morocco in the question of Western Sahara. In a series of social

Western Sahara : Ghali’s letter addressed to the UNSG Antonio Guterres

10 mai 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and Secretary-General of the Frente Polisario, Brahim Ghali, condemned recent statements by several governments, accusing them of

Western Sahara: UN and EU reactions to the bombing of Smara

8 mai 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

Briefing reporters in New York today (7 May) Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric said : “the Personal Envoy of the Secretary General for Western Sahara, Staffan De Mistura, supports and shares the concerns expressed

Western Sahara: Washington Consults Its Former Ambassador to Algiers to Revive Negotiations

6 mai 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

Washington is refining its strategy on the Western Sahara issue by drawing on the expertise of Elizabeth Moore Aubin, former U.S. ambassador to Algeria from 2022 to 2026. Since leaving Algiers in January, the diplomat

Landau acknowledges in Algiers the need to move toward a solution for Western Sahara

29 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Western_Sahara #United_States #Christopher_Landau #Morocco #Algeria Tunis, April 28 (EFE). — U.S. Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau said Tuesday in Algiers that there is a “need to find” a solution to the long-running Western Sahara

« Whose Right to Exist? » – Western Sahara and the Crisis of Self-Determination

27 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Western_Sahara #Morocco #self_determination #Frente_Polisario #SADR In a detailed analysis, William Shoki, editor, argues that a recent decision by Mali to recognize Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara is not an isolated incident but part of

Sad Anniversary in Western Sahara: 50 Years of Exile and a Bleak Future for the 3rd Generation of Refugees

24 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Western_Sahara #Morocco #saharawi_refugees_in_Algeria #Tindouf #Polisario AOUSSERD CAMP (Algeria) – Fifty years after the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), Sahrawi refugees are entering a new decade of uncertainty. Despite hopes placed in future generations,

Parallel Struggles: Palestine and Western Sahara in International Law

21 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Western_Sahara #Palestine #Gaza #Morocco #Israel #occupation The cases of Palestine and Western Sahara, while historically and politically distinct, reveal striking commonalities when examined through the lens of international law. Both territories share a legacy of