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Algerian wheat buy in tender on Wednesday around 600,000 tons, traders say
HAMBURG/PARIS - Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC is believed to have purchased around 600,000 metric tons of milling wheat in an international tender which closed on Wednesday, European traders said on Thursday. This was at the higher end of...
    
  Moroccan delegation forced to sit beside Sahrawi Republic after failing to block its participation in Youth Congress in Uganda
Kampala (Uganda) 10 October 2025 (SPS) – In a scene reflecting the isolation of the Moroccan regime and the decline of its influence within Arab and African circles, the Makhzen delegation was forced to sit side by side with the delegation of the...
    
  A sovereign exception: The core of Judge Sebutinde's dissent in ICJ case against Israel
I. Question Presented Whether Vice-President Julia Sebutinde's dissent in the ICJ's October 2025 Advisory Opinion correctly identifies defects in the majority's reasoning regarding Israel's obligations to UN agencies in Gaza, and whether her...
    
  UNSC Draft Resolution to Reduce MINURSO Mandate, Endorse Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
Marrakech – With less than two weeks left before the October 31 vote, Morocco World News (MWN) has received and consulted the draft resolution on Western Sahara that the UN Security Council (UNSC) is expected to adopt. The text proposes reducing...
    
  Russia opens the door to the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for the Sahara: a turn with geostrategic impact on the Maghreb
Context of Russia's shift: from ‘undefined’ to conditional support What are the motivations behind Russia's ‘yes’? The Sahrawi position and the Polisario's crisis of legitimacy Repercussions for the West, Europe and the United States Risks,...
    
  Morocco Runs Riot in the UN, Trying to Stop Petitioners
The Delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco erupted several times like an active volcano spewing hot lava as petitioners in overwhelming numbers presented their case against it. It was on the Question of Western Sahara. The venue was the United...
    
  Recognising State of Israel?
.The writer is a non-resident research fellow in the research and analysis department of IPRI and an Assistant Professor at DHA Suffa University Karachi When the rate of change exceeds the ability to adapt, it results in dislocation. This is true...
    
  The Maghreb’s Time Bomb: Why Peace with Morocco Can Trigger an Algeria Implosion
North Africa stands on the edge of a historic shift. For decades, a cold war between Morocco and Algeria has suffocated the Maghreb’s potential, trapping millions in stagnation. Now, thanks to Washington’s bold strategic alignment with Rabat, the...
[UN: Oct. 24] UN Pay Cuts?, More Peace Ops Closing? & Much More
On Oct. 23, Vietnam and the UN promoted volunteerism to help support the new UN Convention Against Cybercrime signing ceremony in Hanoi on Oct. 25. Secretary-General Guterres, who is there for the occasion, said the convention was a “vow that no...
    
  Niger, Sahel, and Maghreb: A Nuclear Power Plant Reveals a Major Geopolitical Shift
The trigger: a nuclear power plant in Niger Securing the Sahel: a cornerstone and sine qua non Sahelian restructuring: from extraction to productive neutralization France's return to the Sahel: a break with Françafrique The Maghreb dimension:...
    
  Morocco Marks 50 Years Since King Hassan II’s Green March Announcement
Rabat — The Moroccan people today commemorate the 50th anniversary of a pivotal moment in their nation’s history — when the Late King Hassan II announced his plan to organize the Green March – a peaceful demonstration aimed at reclaiming Western...
    
  Bourita-Lavrov Meeting: Morocco Rallies to Secure Russia’s Support for Autonomy Plan
Rabat – At a high-level meeting on Thursday, Morocco and Russia discussed regional issues, including the dispute over Western Sahara. Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov received today his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, during...
    
  Moroccans are the foreigners who buy the most homes in Spain, after the British
Foreign buyers of homes in Spain Main nationalities and real estate transactions Average price per square metre for foreign purchases Preferred destinations for Moroccan buyers Growth in home purchases by Moroccans Political and economic relations...
    
  Mexico and the African Union: Two decades of shared commitment
In October 2025, Mexico proudly commemorates 20 years of its status as a Permanent Observer to the African Union (AU). This milestone reflects not only a diplomatic relationship built on respect and dialogue, but also a shared commitment to...
    
  Today in Africa — October 24, 2025: UN Says Thousands of Children at Risk of Famine Death in Sudan, Guinea’s $100K Election Fee Sparks Outrage, Young Ivorians Want Jobs and Peace After Tomorrow’s Election
Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...
    
  France: Parliamentary report written by ‘pure’ Macronists decries special treatment given to Algerian migrants, says previous agreements must be denounced
In the wake of a report that has shed light on exactly how much Algerians benefit from the Franco-Algerian agreement of 1968, many are talking about revisiting and even tossing the decades-old agreement. Shockingly, the report was not written by...
    
  Russia expresses readiness to support Morocco's autonomy plan
Russia's position on Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara Change in Russia's position on Western Sahara Morocco as a strategic partner of Moscow Evolution of Russian-Moroccan relations Morocco's diplomatic victory Russia's position on...
    
  Kairouan: Tunisia’s Spiritual Center and Carpet Making Capital
Great Mosque of Kairouan. Photo by Bruno Coelho via Canva The Fourth Holiest City in the Islamic World If I were to ask, “What is the fourth holiest city in the Islamic World, behind Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem?”, few respondents would know the...
    
  The Lies Algeria Tells Itself About the Moroccan Sahara
In the air-conditioned halls of the United Nations, the dispute over Western Sahara has long been presented as a simple decolonization narrative. However, in a remarkable departure from diplomatic convention, The UN Secretary-General’s Personal...
    
  Royal Air Maroc Expands Domestic Network, Boosting Connectivity to Morocco’s Southern Provinces
Rabat — Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced an expansion of its domestic flight network, enhancing connectivity to Moroccan southern provinces. Royal Air Maric said the new plan is part of a partnership with the regions of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab,...