Western Sahara

  • Nov 23, 2020
  • 6 min read

Morocco will position for control of Western Sahara

The long-term ceasefire has ended between Morocco and the Polisario Front, which seeks Western Saharan independence.

Morocco
  • Feb 18, 2020
  • 7 min read

Morocco will use migration to buy EU political support

Rabat is keenly aware of its utility as a partner in the EU priority areas of combatting migration and African outreach

Morocco
  • Nov 8, 2019
  • 7 min read

Momentum for negotiations on Western Sahara will fade

After uncommon impetus for dialogue, a new UN resolution signals a return to less-active international engagement

Western Sahara
  • May 20, 2019
  • 7 min read

African ties may bolster Moroccan economy and policies

Morocco is turning towards Sub-Saharan Africa for new opportunities in business, trade and diplomacy

Morocco
  • May 4, 2018
  • 7 min read

Morocco's Iran cut-off aims to build Gulf and US ties

Morocco abruptly severed diplomatic relations with Iran this week

Morocco
  • Jan 24, 2017
  • 7 min read

Morocco's AU bid will reopen Western Sahara issue

The king has been pursuing re-entry to the AU, 32 years after Morocco left the organisation over a Western Sahara row

Morocco
  • Jan 12, 2017
  • 7 min read

Morocco aims to grow its diplomatic clout

The king has visited a series of African states in recent months

Morocco
  • Dec 8, 2016
  • 7 min read

Morocco will use counterterrorism to work with Trump

The US president-elect pledges to scale back Washington's climate commitments, clashing with Morocco's activist approach

Morocco