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Morocco and UAE unite in Rabat to reinforce Atlantic-Gulf alliance amid Middle East tensions The meeting between King Mohammed VI and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signals…
Historic water policy initiative backed by European partners A groundbreaking water policy support program worth €348 million (3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams) has been officially launched to strengthen Morocco’s national water…
Lomé hosts regional dialogue on gulf of Guinea security challenges A high-level regional dialogue on strengthening prevention in the Gulf of Guinea convened in Lomé this week, bringing together government…
The first-ever Korea-Africa ministerial gathering, held in Seoul on June 1 and 2, provided a key platform for Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey to engage directly with his Egyptian counterpart,…
The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane, held a high-level meeting in Rabat this week during the latter’s…
Algerian Prime Minister kicks off landmark diplomatic mission to Niger Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 10:34 Algiers — Empowered by the Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived…
new french ambassador reshapes Morocco relations amid strategic shift Philippe Lalliot officially assumes his role as France’s ambassador to Morocco, following his mid-May appointment. His mission: consolidate a new bilateral…
Senegal stands at a critical juncture as its political landscape undergoes a profound transformation under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The nation, once celebrated for its democratic traditions, now faces mounting…
In Côte d’Ivoire, the autonomous district of Abidjan has intensified its clearance operations, most recently razing the Zimbabwe neighborhood in Vridi-3. The demolition, which began on June 2, targeted a…
Gabon court denies release of opposition figure Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze Gabon’s judicial system has once again sided with authorities, keeping prominent opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze behind bars after rejecting his procedural…
Just days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a diplomatic mission to Niamey, marking a significant shift in relations between Bénin and Niger. The visit, the first…
Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s Prime Minister, has launched a bold political offensive. Through public appearances and direct engagement with supporters, the Pastef leader is taking aim at both opposition figures and…