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Saadeddine Othmani's comments come a month after his country rejected moves to follow Bahrain and the UAE in signing diplomatic pacts to normalise ties with Israel.
The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution next week, but there has been disagreement between member states over who will be named as special envoy.
Zanzibar's forgotten legacy of slavery and ethnic cleansing
The 1964 mass killings in Zanzibar and the slavery which preceded them highlight uncomfortable issues about Arab-African relations at a time when the world focuses on race.
An essential reading list on Black Muslim history
Book Club: Aisha Yusuff recommends ten books to understand the legacy and contribution of Black Muslims to Islamic history.
Niger's execution of alleged militants a 'war crime': HRW
HRW has called for an investigation into video footage that shows Nigerien army tanks running over two unarmed and wounded men.
Morocco diplomat leaves Algeria over 'enemy' remarks
"The consul of Morocco has left the country at Algeria's request," spokesman Mohand Oussaid Belaid said.
Algeria urges cooperation against 'terror' after Al-Qaeda chief killed
Algeria is urging for international cooperation after the leader of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb was killed.
French forces kill Al-Qaeda's North Africa commander in Mali
Abdelmalek Droukdel, known as the emir of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, was killed in a French military operation along with a number of ...
US holds up UN envoy on Libya, frustrating Europeans
European diplomats say those responsible for the hold up in selecting a UN envoy for Libya 'carry a very heavy responsibility'.
WATCH: Algeria reports sighting of ultra-rare Saharan cheetah
Algerian conservationists sighted the near-extinct big cat in the Ahaggar National Park following a months-long research and imaging project.
Algeria summons Morocco envoy over 'enemy' remarks
Algeria has responded to a video clip allegedly showing a Moroccan diplomat calling Algeria an "enemy" country, reviving long-standing tensions ...
Coronavirus cases near Sahrawi refugee camps prompt outbreak fears
Nine Covid-19 cases have been detected in Algeria’s Tindouf province, where tens of thousands of Sahrawi refugees live in camps.
Algeria rules out IMF borrowing to ease financial woes
Algeria will not approach the International Monetary Fund for assistance, despite a financial crisis amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
UN looks for new Libya envoy after US resistance
Some diplomats believe Egypt and the UAE, who back strongman Khalifa Haftar, pressured Washington to oppose the endorsement of the previous ...
'Nightmare' for Algeria if Haftar takes Libya capital
A security analyst argues that in the event that Haftar invades Tripoli, it would serve to be a "nightmare" situation for Algeria and Tunisia
Morocco: Silencing the last dissenting voices
Comment: A wave of repression has rained down on Moroccans who criticise King Mohamed VI on social media, writes Omar Brousky.
Israel pushes for US consulate in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara
In an attempt to normalise ties with Morocco, Israel urged the US to open a consulate in the disputed Western Sahara territory.
Israel pushed deal with US, Morocco to normalise ties
Egypt and Jordan are the only Arab nations to have signed peace treaties with Israel but Morocco, along with some Gulf states, has been relaxing ...
How Libya forced Algeria out of diplomatic hibernation
Analysis: With the Libyan crisis knocking on Algeria's door, new president Tebboune has launched unprecedented diplomatic efforts. But questions ...
Morocco redraws maritime boundaries through Western Saharan waters
Morocco's lower house has passed two bills which expand its sovereign territory - one which redraws its maritime boundaries and the other which ...
How will UK elections impact the Middle East?
Brexit has dominated Britain's political landscape since 2016. But with general elections coming up, what can voters expect from the three main ...
UN hopes to maintain 'momentum' in Western Sahara talks
The UN secretary general hopes to maintain 'momentum' in finding a solution, despite the fact that there is currently no UN envoy for the ...
Burkina Faso: Islamic State and Al-Qaeda's new sanctuary
Comment: Porous borders, extreme poverty and easily available weaponry help make Burkina Faso an ideal refuge for Islamic State, write Giorgio ...
A closed border couldn't stop Morocco-Algeria's Africa Cup celebrations
Moroccans joined in with Algeria's Africa Cup celebrations along their closed border, with many seeing the unity as a reminder to politicians on ...
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