Morocco
Morocco addresses irregular migration after border crisis
Following a crisis at its border with Spain, Morocco has pursued a strategic approach to combating irregular migration. The nation presents Europe with a partnership vision on border security and migration management.
Spanish King Visits North African Enclave Amid Tensions
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Spain's North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla following a migration surge from Morocco. The royal visit aims to demonstrate support to residents while navigating diplomatic tensions with Morocco over sovereignty.
Spanish Enclaves Fuel Morocco Sovereignty Row
Morocco's ambition to recover Spanish enclaves Ceuta and Melilla on North Africa's coast remains a long-standing sovereignty dispute aggravated by a 72,000-person migrant surge in July. Spain's King Felipe VI's planned visit symbolically reasserts Spanish sovereignty amid a history of rejected Moroccan claims dating to the 1960s.
Algeria Arrests 61 Moroccans on Sabotage Suspicion
Algerian national security authorities arrested 61 Moroccan nationals on suspicion of planning acts of sabotage. Officials cited an alleged international Moroccan criminal network but provided no details of specific plots or targets.