Libya: Arab League trapped in recognition of GNA-Ankara maritime agreement

The Arab League has found itself in a difficult position in making a decision over late November maritime agreement between the Libyan UN-backed Government of National Accord, GNA, and Turkey. The GNA and Ankara on Nov. 27 inked a maritime deal which extends Turkey’s maritime border into Libyan waters, an agreement that allows Ankara to […]

AFCON 2025: Bank Al-Maghrib Issues Commemorative MAD 250 Silver Coin and MAD 100 Banknote

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), has issued a MAD 250 silver commemorative coin and a MAD 100 commemorative banknote to celebrate the 35th Africa Cup of Nations – AFCON Morocco 2025. The silver coin features a portrait of King Mohammed VI, with the inscription “Kingdom of Morocco” and Mohammed VI” in Arabic, the Tifinagh […]

US VP Harris’ weeklong trip to Africa in March, a bid to counter China, Russia

The US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month where she is scheduled to visit Zambia, Ghana, and Tanzania. The week-long trip is seen as part of Joe Biden administration’s effort to bolster its relationships with the continent, as competitors like Russia and China have made inroads in the region. During […]