Morocco Sends Humanitarian Aid to Flood-stricken Sierra Leone

Morocco sent urgent humanitarian aid to Sierra Leone as it struggles with the aftermath of mudslides and floods that devastated the capital Freetown on August 14. The aid was sent upon directives from King Mohammed VI in line with “the strong friendship ties and sincere solidarity between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of […]

France smacks Algerian regime with new rules halting visa exemptions for Algerian officials & diplomats

French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a hardline against the Algerian authorities in response for their refusal to accept their deported nationals from France. In a letter sent to his Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, President Macron called on the government to demonstrate “more firmness and determination” in response to the “growing difficulties” Paris faces “regarding […]

Niger, Russia agree to develop military ties as part of efforts to stabilize situation in Sahel

Filling the void left by French troops who withdrew from Niger just a couple of weeks ago, the Sahel country and Russia have announced an agreement to develop military cooperation as part of the efforts to stabilize the situation in the region. Russian Deputy Defense Ministers Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and Alexander Fomin met Niger’s junta-appointed Defense […]