With King Mohammed VI’s storied commitment to African integration, it is about time that talks of Morocco’s insufficient or debatable Africanness become obsolete. Rabat – Since Morocco’s triumphant return — or admission, depending on your perspective — to the African Union (AU), Africa has become a staple in King Mohammed VI’s “royal instructions” and the larger Moroccan political discourse. “Morocco has always been a key player in all African issues,” Fihri recently told Morocco World News in an emailed response. “We have a shared responsibility towards our continent… We must draw inspiration from the example set by King Mohammed VI,” she said. The Mohammed VI FactorUnder King Mohammed VI, however, and especially since Morocco’s return to Africa’s continental union, the narrative has drastically changed.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 11, 2020 17:48 UTC