Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco continues to actively contribute to the security and development of the Sahel, while consolidating its relations with the West and supporting political transition processes in the region.
Thus, as the French newspaper Le Monde points out in an article published on December 24, 2024, Morocco continues to play a central and increasingly recognized role as a mediator in the Sahel region, a role which continues to expand. strengthen, particularly in its relations with the authorities in countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Unlike certain international actors, adds the same newspaper, the kingdom has been able to maintain solid and pragmatic relations with these regimes, thus becoming an essential interlocutor for the West.
Moroccan diplomacy recently demonstrated its effectiveness by obtaining the release of four French agents from the General Directorate of External Security (DGSE) held in Burkina Faso.
This feat highlighted the importance of Morocco’s strategic position, which manages to skillfully navigate between its relations with Western powers and its constructive dialogues with the new authorities in the Sahel.
This diplomatic success is part of a series of initiatives where Morocco has served as a bridge between European interests and the powers in place, making it possible to unblock complex situations in the region.
Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, not only facilitated crucial negotiations but also developed a nuanced approach in terms of economic and political diplomacy. The kingdom has stayed away from sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and has maintained bilateral cooperation with these countries, particularly in the areas of defence, security, and the fight against terrorism. This unconditional support is seen as proof of Morocco’s clear vision for regional stability, where it asserts itself not only as a political mediator but also as a key economic partner.
The absence of official condemnation of the new powers by Morocco, unlike other international actors, testifies to its ability to maintain balanced relations with the new authorities in the Sahel.
The kingdom has notably strengthened its economic presence in the region, with investments in various sectors such as telecommunications, banking, and energy. This pragmatic approach, which excludes any political preconditions, has enabled Morocco to become a key player in regional economic development. For example, the construction of a thermal power station in Niger, bearing the name of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, illustrates the extent of Moroccan commitment in Africa.
Morocco’s religious influence, symbolized by the “Mohammed VI” mosques built by Morocco in West Africa, and its commitment to development projects such as perinatal clinics and energy infrastructure, reinforces the image of a Morocco active, benevolent and respected on the African continent. In addition, the close relationship between HM King Mohammed VI and Sahelian leaders, such as the President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traoré, underlines the central place occupied by the kingdom in regional geopolitics.
Morocco is establishing itself not only as an effective mediator in the Sahel, but also as a key player in the region’s stabilization process, thanks to pragmatic diplomacy and bilateral cooperation initiatives.
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