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UK, Morocco highlight deepening strategic partnership during Bourita London visit

Britain and Morocco underscored the deepening of their strategic partnership during talks this week between UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, who is on an official visit to London, as both sides pointed to growing cooperation in security, trade and regional stability. Speaking after the meeting, Lammy highlighted the progress […]

Mali junta slams France for allegedly sending weapons to Islamist militants

Mali has accused France of violating its airspace and supporting “terrorist groups” by delivering weapons to armed groups, the latest in a barrage of accusations that have strained the relationship between the West African country and the former colonial power. In a recent letter to the UN Security Council’s president, Mali’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Abdoulaye […]

Iran vows to help Niger overcome sanctions

Iran has proposed to help Niger surmount economic sanctions it has been under since July 26 after incumbent leader General Abdourahamane Tiani removed Mohamed Bazoum in a military coup. The offer was made Wednesday January 24 by Iran’s first Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber during a meeting with Niger’s visiting Premier Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, reports say. […]