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The US has signaled stronger economic and diplomatic ties with Morocco, including backing Morocco's position on Western Sahara and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. Recent gestures include Morocco naming a highway after Donald Trump and a US grant for a hydrogen facility, while two lawmakers propose designating the Polisario Front a terrorist group.
As Spain dealt with a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI marked his 27th Throne Day. Reporting highlights Morocco’s stability and development, while other coverage examines the role of US-Morocco ties and accusations of Moroccan complicity in the border crossing.
A sharp increase in migrant arrivals in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has raised questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls. Rabat denies the charge, blaming misinformation and trafficking networks, while analysts caution against jumping to conclusions and note the timing coincided with Morocco's Throne Day.
More than 60,000 migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, triggering a humanitarian crisis and sharp political fallout. Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez faces criticism from EU leaders, especially Italy's Giorgia Meloni, as EU interior ministers meet to address the situation. The article examines the key claims, including social media's role and US congressional speculation, based on reports from Al Jazeera and BBC.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is facing sharp criticism from fellow EU leaders after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta. Sanchez defends his government's response, citing close coordination with Morocco and limited EU support, while the episode highlights deep divisions within the bloc.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger EU borders and 'swift returns' after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, prompting emergency talks among EU interior ministers. The crisis has exposed divisions within the bloc, with Italy and Denmark accusing Spain of failing to secure the EU's only land border with Africa.
Spain has installed a 500-metre floating barrier off the coast of Ceuta following a mass migrant crossing that killed at least 67 people. More than 48,000 migrants have been returned to Morocco, while EU governments have called for an emergency meeting.
Thousands of migrants have returned to Morocco after a massive influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with reports of at least 57 deaths. The crisis has sparked political tensions, with Spain deploying armed forces and accusations of hypocrisy exchanged with Israel.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave in late July 2026, sparking a humanitarian and political crisis. Spain deployed troops, France tightened its border, and Italy called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone. Death toll estimates vary between 18 and 57, while Spain reported sending back over 48,300 under bilateral arrangements.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has named a major highway after US President Donald Trump, in recognition of his 2020 decision to support Morocco's claim over Western Sahara. The move has drawn attention due to its timing and the ongoing dispute over the territory, with the Polisario Front and Algeria expressing opposition.
Hundreds of migrants have swum from Morocco to Spain's North African territory of Ceuta, overwhelming local reception centers. Spanish and Moroccan authorities have conducted water rescues, while the enclave's leader calls for an emergency response. The incident raises political questions about migration policy and Spain's territorial integrity.
ECOWAS heads of state have approved a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco, a project estimated at up to $27 billion that will cross 13 countries and transport 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with first deliveries targeted for 2031.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made his first visit to Algeria in four years, aiming to deepen ties with a top natural gas supplier. The trip follows a diplomatic rift over Western Sahara, with Algeria having suspended a friendship treaty in 2022 and reactivated it this year.
During President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's first official visit to Berlin, Algeria and Germany agreed to expand cooperation on natural gas, renewables, and a future hydrogen corridor. The visit, marked by 30 bilateral agreements, comes as Algeria's role in European energy security is strengthened by its pipeline gas reaching southern Europe without passing through Gulf shipping lanes.
A new Forbidden Stories investigation alleges Moroccan intelligence used Pegasus spyware against French officials, including PM Sébastien Lecornu, while France briefly considered purchasing the same technology. Morocco denies the accusations.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat for a two-day official visit, marking a key step in rebuilding ties after years of tension. The visit, accompanied by a dozen ministers, focuses on defence, security, economic cooperation, and investment, following France's 2024 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Morocco with a dozen ministers, signing 14 cooperation agreements and marking a new phase in bilateral relations. The visit was overshadowed by fresh Pegasus spyware allegations, but both sides emphasized a 'turning point' in ties.
Russian and Iranian diplomats held consultations in Moscow focusing on the implementation of a US-Iran memorandum on ending the armed conflict in the Middle East. The sides stressed strict adherence to agreements and a sustainable ceasefire along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Meanwhile, Iran announced plans for regional visits before signing the memorandum in Geneva.
Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco after the chaotic AFCON final returned home Sunday after a royal pardon. The pardon, granted for humanitarian reasons, came amid ongoing disputes and appeals over the match's outcome and the stripping of Senegal's title.
Major Abhilasha Barak, an Indian peacekeeper serving in Lebanon, will receive the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for her outreach to women and girls. Two other Indian peacekeepers will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. The awards will be presented at a UN ceremony in New York.