A legal initiative targeting King Mohammed VI and Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch has sparked numerous reactions on social media over the past few days. Some commentaries are already speaking of an “earthquake in The Hague” or an international indictment of the Moroccan government. The reality, however, is more nuanced: a complaint has indeed…
Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates his power at the heart of an Islamic Republic transforming into a military and security fortress Since ascending to the position of Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei has remained largely absent from the public eye. Yet behind this striking absence, the new Iranian leader is steadily leaving his…
A Man from the Heart of the Institutions Mohamed Ziane’s destiny is all the more singular because it does not resemble that of a traditional opponent who built his entire political life in opposition to the regime. Born in 1943, a lawyer, former head of the bar association, member of parliament, and political leader, Mohamed…
When Money Enters the Polling Booth, Voting Freedom Recedes Every representative democracy relies on an elementary principle: citizens must be able to freely choose the individual to whom they entrust a portion of their political sovereignty. However, as soon as a financial counterpart enters into this choice, the nature of the democratic relationship changes. The…
INVESTIGATION — Hazte Oír is asking the Spanish justice system to examine the role of Fouad Ali El Himma in the events of Ceuta. But who exactly is the complainant? A Spanish association registered for more than twenty years, Hazte Oír has become a regular fixture in the courts and in proceedings with a strong…
By Isaac Hammouch The new migratory crisis in Ceuta has abruptly revived memories of 2021 and placed relations between Morocco and the European Union back under strain. Yet behind the issue of migration lies something much deeper: trust between two partners that have become interdependent. Trade, security, migration, Western Sahara, investment, and diplomatic leverage are…
By: Isac Hammouch In the history of states and authoritarian regimes, there exist men crafted to be living tombs for secrets. They are carefully selected, trained in the virtue of silence, and summoned to be nothing more than shadows moving in the corridors of power, executing orders without leaving a trace. Ahmed Boukhari was one…
Thousands of Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within hours, under circumstances that continue to raise questions. Between social unrest, rumors, apparent security lapses, and diplomatic tensions, this episode goes far beyond a simple migration issue. It forces us to examine Moroccans’ relationship with their future, how institutions function, and the explanations…
Abu Dhabi / Washington – The United States and the United Arab Emirates have officially announced the creation of the first bilateral task force dedicated to accelerating the development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the military domain. This initiative marks a new milestone in the strategic partnership between the two countries as the global…
As the 2026 Moroccan legislative elections approach, rumors of Fouzi Lekjaa being pre-designated for the premiership are swelling. Behind the meteoric rise of the head of Moroccan football, an entire system of power capture stands revealed. By imposing top-down approved technocrats, the Makhzen does not merely hold universal suffrage in contempt; it stifles the aspirations…
