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Mohammed VI hesitates over Madrid, Berlin, Brussels and Paris embassies

The King of Morocco may leave several of his embassies without ambassadors, as a sign that diplomatic tensions still abound. [...]

Published on 07/10/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Fouad Ali El Himma, during the reception offered to King Mohammed VI by Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali, October 19, 2016.

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Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Morocco
Mohammed VI hesitates over Madrid, Berlin, Brussels and Paris embassies

Morocco
Why Brussels envoy Youssef Amrani is still missing in action

Africa, Germany
Berlin betting on Deutsche Qualität to convince African mine operators

Morocco
Paris, Brussels, London... Mohammed VI's new ambassadors await royal green light

France, Morocco
Morocco loses seat on UNESCO's executive council, despite DG Audrey Azoulay's backing

Morocco
Why Benchaâboun was dispatched to the Paris embassy

Morocco
After European Court defeat, employers' group sends Lemseffer and Open2Europe on lobbying mission

Morocco
Rabat switches from mines to drones to secure border with Algiers

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Mohammed VI ensures continuity in Sahara and Washington with General El Farouk

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From Western Sahara to broadcasting, royal adviser El Himma in sole charge at the Palace

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Bourita lines up successors to France and EU ambassadors Benmoussa and Rahhou