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A landmark meeting in Niamey has set the stage for stronger security collaboration between Niger and South Africa. Diplomatic breakthrough in the Sahel A high-profile delegation from South Africa, led…
The Russian Federation has appointed a new ambassador to the Republic of Benin. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, officially designating Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as Ambassador…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger unite for joint 2032 Africa Cup of Nations bid The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the…
Published today at 2:36 PM Reading time: 2 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Togo opposition voices unease over reported Africa Corps and Turkish troop presence in…
International Burkina Faso’s leader condemns centuries of Arab slavery in Africa During a televised address, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré publicly denounced the centuries-old practice of slavery perpetrated by Arab…
Recent investigations reveal a growing concern: Moroccan ports are emerging as pivotal transit points for Russian petroleum products, skirting international sanctions imposed after the Ukraine conflict. The North African nation…
Cotonou witnessed a significant diplomatic milestone as officials from the Republic of Bénin and the Kingdom of Morocco convened to review and elevate their bilateral partnership. During preparatory discussions ahead…
Since January 2024, Emmanuelle Blatmann has led the Africa desk at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Now, at 46, she is set to take over from Christine…
The bustling port city of Rabat is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026 from July 20 to 24, under the high patronage of the Royal Moroccan…
Niamey has initiated a pivotal diplomatic consultation requested by the United Nations, positioning itself at the heart of efforts to reshape the mandate of the UN Office for West Africa…
diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco forge stronger economic ties as strategic partners The Kazakh government seeks to import Moroccan goods directly, cutting out intermediaries to secure high-quality products from the North…
The decision came just days after a historic meeting at the Palais de la République: Senegal will fully support Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s…