The Latest Breaking News from Rabat

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Morocco this Monday for a three-day state visit hosted by King Mohammed VI. The visit aims to strengthen ties after years of tension between the two nations, particularly over France’s stance on the disputed Western Sahara.

French President Emmanuel Macron will head to Morocco next week for a three-day state visit, the Moroccan royal palace said Monday, following years of strained relations.

Secret vote held after 13 African members could not agree on a candidate, as some criticise Rabat’s rights record.

Archaeologists have unearthed more ancient ruins of what they believe was once a bustling port city near the capital of modern-day Morocco

King Mohammed VI has named Samira Sitail as ambassador to France, filling a post that has laid empty for months amid a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris.

After agreeing to normalise relations with Israel in 2020, Rabat and Khartoum have had varying degrees of progress.

French president addresses Moroccans directly amid political rift between Rabat and Paris

As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night’s earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing aside strained relations between Paris and Rabat. This comes after Morocco rejected offers of aid from France.

Rabat has yet to issue appeal for international aid despite powerful quake killing more than 2,000 people