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King Mohammed VI

Also known as: His Majesty King Mohammed VI

Moroccan king who appoints government, sets development strategy, oversees Western Sahara advocacy, and addresses migration issues with Spain.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … President Trump congratulated King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two countries. …

    Trump reaffirms U.S. recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
  3. July 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ghana hosted a distinguished reception on Thursday in Accra to mark the 27th anniversary of the accession of King Mohammed VI to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors. …

    Morocco Embassy celebrates 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI, tout economic achievements
  5. Joy Online

    King Mohammed VI has called for the consolidation of Morocco’s recent achievements and the opening of a new development cycle focused on economic growth, social progress and stronger national sovereignty. …

    Morocco enters ‘new development cycle’ as King Mohammed VI highlights economic growth and industrial rise
  6. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Ghana considers autonomy plan as only realistic, lasting basis to resolve Sahara issue
  7. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Ghana, Morocco sign 11 accords to deepen strategic partnership
  8. Joy Online

    … It was launched after a 2016 meeting between Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. …

    ECOWAS backs $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline as Africa pushes energy integration
  9. Joy Online

    … It was launched after a 2016 meeting between Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. …

    ECOWAS backs $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline as Africa pushes energy integration
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    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. …

    King Mohammed VI pardons Senegalese fans convicted during AFCON
  12. Daily Guide

    … 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 …

    Present & Future of Sahara Lie Within Framework of Moroccan Sovereignty – France Reiterates
  13. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Digital technologies critical to strengthening Africa’s health systems – WHO
World & Region

Morocco appoints first female prime minister amid opposition

The News

King Mohammed VI named Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, 50, as Morocco's first female prime minister following her Authenticity and Modernity Party's victory in September's parliamentary election. The appointment has drawn criticism from Islamist figures and exposed persistent reservations about women in senior political positions in the Muslim majority country.

20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Morocco appoints first female prime minister amid opposition

    King Mohammed VI named Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, 50, as Morocco's first female prime minister following her Authenticity and Modernity Party's victory in September's parliamentary election. The appointment has drawn criticism from Islamist figures and exposed persistent reservations about women in senior political positions in the Muslim majority country.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. Morocco appoints first female PM with social focus agenda

    Morocco has unveiled a new government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, with priorities including social protection, regional development, improved public services, and gender equality. The cabinet, appointed by King Mohammed VI on October 16, 2026, combines experienced figures with new appointees including women and young people.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Morocco appoints new finance minister in coalition government

    Morocco's newly formed 32-member government, led by the country's first woman prime minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, appointed Fouzi Lekjaa as economy and finance minister. The coalition government retains foreign affairs and interior ministers unchanged and faces preparation for the 2030 World Cup.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Morocco's King urges private sector on youth jobs and growth

    King Mohammed VI called on Morocco's businesses to increase investment and create more jobs for young people while sharing economic growth benefits more fairly across the country. He outlined a development strategy linking education and skills training to labour-market needs and emphasised reducing regional inequalities and improving public services.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Morocco's king calls for migration cooperation reset with Spain

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI has called for a new approach to migration cooperation with Spain grounded in reciprocity and respect for sovereignty, announcing plans to present partners with a document outlining a new strategic vision that links migration management to co-development, economic competitiveness and regional stability.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. Moroccan king says Spain migration cooperation has hit limits

    King Mohammed VI told parliament on Friday that Morocco has produced "concrete results" in curbing irregular migration but that the current cooperation model with Spain has reached its limits. The king cited "obsolete" Spanish court decisions hindering repatriation and blamed social media and legal loopholes for the July Ceuta crossing that saw at least 70,000 people attempt entry.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Morocco appoints first woman head of government

    King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female Head of Government. El Mansouri pledged to form a government that meets the King's and citizens' expectations and said the appointment sends a message encouraging women's participation in national development.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's head of government

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of the Authenticity and Modernity Party's collective leadership, as the country's new Head of Government and tasked her with forming a new government.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Morocco names first female prime minister after elections

    King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, 50, as Morocco's first female prime minister following her centrist party's parliamentary victory. El Mansouri, a lawyer and former mayor of Marrakesh, becomes only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world after Tunisia's Najla Bouden.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Morocco's King pledges solidarity with Saudi Arabia against attacks

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI has expressed strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks attributed to Houthi militias, declaring that any aggression against Saudi Arabia is also an aggression against Morocco. He condemned the attacks on civilian and economic facilities, particularly concerns over attempts to target Islam's holiest sites, and held the Houthis and their supporters responsible.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. King Mohammed VI pledges solidarity with Saudi Arabia against attacks

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI has expressed strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks attributed to Houthi militias, stating that any aggression against Saudi Arabia is also an aggression against Morocco. He condemned the attacks, which he said targeted civilian facilities and infrastructure, and held the Houthi militias and their supporters responsible.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. UN Security Council supports Morocco autonomy plan as Western Sahara solution

    Jamaica's Foreign Minister welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which supports Morocco's Autonomy Plan and affirms that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could constitute a most feasible solution. The position was expressed in a joint communiqué following talks at the UN General Assembly.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Mauritius endorses Moroccan sovereignty over disputed Sahara territory

    Mauritius's Foreign Affairs Minister stated that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is "the most credible solution" to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, following a recent Cabinet review that aligned the country's position with UN Security Council Resolution 2797.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Morocco defends bilateral ties with Spain, rejects blame accusations

    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.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. Colombia recognises Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara

    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.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Ghana and Morocco deepen cooperation on trade and investment

    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.

    6 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Ghana and Morocco deepen economic and investment cooperation

    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.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Morocco names major expressway after US President Trump

    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.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump reaffirms US recognition of Morocco's Western Sahara sovereignty

    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.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Morocco names Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway after Donald Trump

    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.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Trump reaffirms U.S. recognition of Morocco's Western Sahara sovereignty

    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.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Morocco Embassy marks King Mohammed VI's 27-year reign anniversary

    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.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. King Mohammed VI calls for new development cycle in Morocco

    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.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghana backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara dispute resolution

    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.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana and Morocco sign 11 bilateral cooperation agreements

    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.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. ECOWAS endorses Nigeria–Morocco $25bn Atlantic gas pipeline

    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.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. ECOWAS endorses Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline framework

    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.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. King Mohammed VI pardons Senegalese fans convicted at AFCON

    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.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. France reiterates Sahara's future lies within Moroccan sovereignty

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Digital technologies essential for stronger African health systems

    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.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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