King of Morocco whose 27-year reign has focused on institutional reforms, infrastructure investment, and Western Sahara sovereignty recognition from the U.S., France, and Ghana.
… This position from Ghana, as reaffirmed by its head of diplomacy, falls within the continuous international momentum driven by King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, in favour of the autonomy plan and the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara. …
… Bilateral relations gained renewed momentum following the first session of the PJCC in Rabat in February 2015 and the State Visit of King Mohammed VI to Ghana in February 2017, during which several cooperation agreements were signed. …
King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to Senegalese football supporters convicted over offences committed during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Royal Office said. …
… Barrot recalled that in line with the stance conveyed by French President Emmanuel Macron in his letter to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, on July 30, 2024, “the present and future of this territory lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” In this resp …
… The three-day landmark conference organised by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health (FM6SS), the Moroccan Ministry of Health, and Social Protection and KOAUN International, was under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco. …
… Christopher Landau The United States has thanked His Majesty King Mohammed VI for the vision and leadership that are propelling the 250-year partnership to new heights. …
Morocco's Foreign Ministry rejected what it described as renewed accusations from Spanish political and media circles, stating that relations with Madrid should be based on mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation. The Ministry highlighted the 2022 Joint Declaration with Spain and cited tangible results in trade, security cooperation and migration efforts.
Morocco's Foreign Ministry rejected what it described as renewed accusations from Spanish political and media circles, stating that relations with Madrid should be based on mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation. The Ministry highlighted the 2022 Joint Declaration with Spain and cited tangible results in trade, security cooperation and migration efforts.
Colombia announced on Friday that it recognises Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara's southern provinces, withdrawing its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and marking what officials called a significant shift in bilateral relations.
Ghana and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral relations following the Second Session of the Ghana-Morocco Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation, with renewed focus on trade, investment and sectoral cooperation. The two countries have agreed to establish a Ghana-Morocco Economic and Investment Forum led by the private sector to facilitate greater commercial engagement in areas including industry, hydrocarbons, mining, energy efficiency, and agriculture.
Ghana and Morocco have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through the Second Session of the Ghana-Morocco Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation, focusing on trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation in areas including industry, mining, energy, and agriculture. The two countries have agreed to establish a Ghana-Morocco Economic and Investment Forum led by the private sector to facilitate greater commercial engagement.
Morocco has named the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the "Donald J. Trump Highway" to honour US-Morocco relations and the 2020 American recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara. The 1,055-kilometre expressway connects northern and southern Morocco and forms a strategic link between Europe and Africa.
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and backed Morocco's autonomy proposal as the only basis for resolving the long-running territorial dispute, warning that alternative approaches would only prolong it.
Morocco has named the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the "Donald J. Trump Highway" as a tribute to the relationship between King Mohammed VI and US President Donald Trump and their countries' strategic partnership. King Mohammed VI cited the United States' 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and said the 1,055-kilometre highway, which links northern and southern Morocco, enhances territorial connectivity just as Trump's leadership brought the two countries closer.
President Trump has reaffirmed the United States' recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and backed Morocco's Autonomy Proposal as the only basis for resolving the territorial dispute, in a message to King Mohammed VI on Morocco's Throne Day.
The Embassy of Morocco in Ghana hosted a reception in Accra to celebrate the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne. Ambassador Imane Ouaadil highlighted the kingdom's reforms over 27 years, including institutional strengthening, social protection expansion, and infrastructure investment, and underscored Morocco's role as a partner for peace and development in Africa.
In a speech marking the 27th anniversary of his accession to the throne, King Mohammed VI called for consolidation of Morocco's recent achievements and a new development cycle focused on economic growth, social progress and national sovereignty. He cited economic growth of about 4.9% in 2025 and described the country's political stability and security as strategic assets enabling implementation of major projects.
Ghana considers Morocco's autonomy plan as the only realistic and lasting basis for resolving the Sahara issue, according to a joint communiqué issued after talks between Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Accra. Ghana also welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which supports the UN Secretary-General's facilitation of negotiations based on Morocco's autonomy proposal.
Ghana and Morocco have signed 11 cooperation agreements covering aviation, trade, education, mining, sports and scientific research to strengthen bilateral relations. The agreements were signed during the Second Session of the Ghana-Morocco Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation in Accra.
West African leaders have endorsed the legal and institutional framework for the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The 6,800-kilometre pipeline is intended to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets through existing connections.
West African leaders have backed the legal and institutional framework for the 6,800-kilometre Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The project, developed by Nigeria's NNPC and Morocco's ONHYM, aims to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to Senegalese football supporters convicted of offences during the Africa Cup of Nations tournament hosted by Morocco from December 2025 to January 2026, on humanitarian grounds and in recognition of ties between the two nations.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France supports the position that "the present and future of the Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty" and backs Morocco's autonomy plan as the basis for a political solution, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said digital innovations and artificial intelligence can help build resilient health systems across Africa, particularly as cuts to international aid shift focus toward health sovereignty and strategic national investments.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau commended King Mohammed VI and President Donald Trump for their vision and leadership in strengthening the 250-year U.S.–Morocco partnership, citing the country as an essential strategic partner in North Africa and on the international stage.