More voices call EU to follow the example of the US, recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara

Since the US announced on December 10, 2020 its historic decision to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, several voices rose to urge the European Union to follow suit.   The latest of these voices was that of the Mayor of Metz François Grosdidier who called on the European Union to follow the example of […]

Red Sea crisis to affect global trade, fuel inflation in Africa and beyond

Escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea have not only unraveled a key global trade route, sending shipping and insurance costs soaring, but they are also threatening to again push up the cost of living in Africa that is already struggling with crippling debt. The Red Sea crisis and the […]

Four Moroccan drivers kidnapped in Burkina Faso freed with the help of Mali and Morocco

The four Moroccan truck drivers, abducted in January 2025 in northeastern Burkina Faso near the border with Niger, have been freed, said on Monday the Malian government. “The government of the Republic of Mali informs the national and international community that four Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped on January 18, 2025, in northeastern Burkina Faso near […]