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Israel recognizes Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara.
2023-07-17

Police in Algeria arrest 27 members of the separatist group MAK, which has been blamed for two recent attacks in northern towns. The group is known for seeking independence for the Berber-speaking region of Kabylie. Algeria cited Morocco's support for the group as a reason for suspending diplomatic relations last week.
2021-09-6

Two United Nation peacekeepers, from Gabon and Morocco, are killed in an ambush by anti-balaka insurgents near Bangassou, Central African Republic, according to MINUSCA.
2021-01-18

Morocco's government announces that they will impose a nationwide curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time and will require all cafes, shops, supermarkets, and restaurants to close at 8:00 p.m. beginning December 23. In Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, and Tangier, all restaurants will be closed for three weeks.
2020-12-21

The government of Gabon quashes a coup d'état by soldiers. The attempt took place while the country's president, Ali Bongo, was undergoing medical treatment in Morocco.
2019-01-7

164 countries adopt the non-binding Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Marrakech, Morocco.
2018-12-10

Voters in Morocco go to the polls for a general election with the ruling Justice and Development Party winning the most seats.
2016-10-7

United Nations Security Council members are considering a draft resolution that would restore the UN mission in Western Sahara to full functionality. Last month, Morocco expelled 75 UN staffers.
2016-04-27

A man linked to the Paris attacks is arrested in Mohammedia, Morocco.
2016-01-18

Thousands of people protest in Spain against a raid by Moroccan authorities in a camp in the disputed Western Sahara.
2010-11-14