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Ceuta and Western Sahara at heart of US-Morocco rapprochement

Since late July, the United States has been increasingly signalling a move to strengthen its ties with Morocco, both economically and diplomatically. In 2020, the US backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara in exchange for the country normalising relations with Israel. Now, Washington appears ready to support Morocco’s claims…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 6

‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Gaza War Fuels Arab Support For Palestinians, To Little Effect

A year into the Gaza war, grassroots support for Palestinians has surged across the Arab world, but the groundswell has yet to trigger stronger action against Israel, with governments largely ignoring these calls.

International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024

Analysis: Libya and Morocco’s twin tragedies highlight differences

Libya and Morocco experienced tragedies in the same week, but there are clear differences in how they played out.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023

Where do Morocco and Sudan relations stand with Israel?

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

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023

Algeria plays balancing act as Europe tries cut Russian gas

Algeria could help some nations switch off from Russian gas but the geopolitical backdrop is complex, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022

War-driven race for food and gas converges on Arab linchpin Egypt

Offshore from Ras al-Bar, where the Nile flows into the Mediterranean, cargo ships shimmer through the midday haze as they head west along the coast toward the blue loading-cranes on the horizon.

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022