Rabat Stories

Moroccan Ties: How Kenya quietly abandoned the Sahrawi cause
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 02, 2025

This article traces the chronological and political moments behind Nairobi's dramatic turn on the Sahrawi cause—a founding member of the African Union...

Nairobi shifts position on Western Sahara, endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan
Mwangi Maina  |  May 26, 2025

Kenya had previously hosted SADR President Brahim Ghali and held formal ties with the self-declared republic, a stance that aligned more closely with...

Kenya officially opens embassy in Rabat, signalling diplomatic reset with Morocco
Mwangi Maina  |  May 26, 2025

The embassy was formally opened by Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, in a ceremony attended by d...

Chebet shines bright as Kenyans impress in Rabat Diamond League
Erick Kariuki  |  May 26, 2025

Kenyan athletes made their presence felt at the 2025 Rabat Diamond League, claiming multiple podium finishes in a night of high drama and world-class...

Mudavadi heads to Rabat to open Kenya’s first embassy in Morocco, signaling diplomatic realignment
Mwangi Maina  |  May 23, 2025

It will be Mudavadi's inaugural trip to Rabat as foreign minister, and the first time a Kenyan foreign minister makes an official visit for bilateral...

Kenyan contingent gears up for Rabat Diamond League showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  May 21, 2025

Kenya’s top athletes are set to light up the track at the Rabat Diamond League on May 25, with sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala, middle-distance ace Emm...

Raila lobbies Morocco support for AU top job amid Western Sahara tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 09, 2024

Morocco is a powerful contender in the upcoming AUC elections, given its strategic diplomatic position and influence within the AU since rejoining the...

Nairobi rekindles ties with Rabat, to open embassy amid Western Sahara dispute
Amina Wako  |  Feb 18, 2024

This decision reflects President William Ruto's plan to strengthen ties with "one of North Africa's biggest players".

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