King Mohammed VI & President Bongo

Algeria wages a trade war it can’t win on France

Oil and gas dependent Algeria launched the first episode of its trade war against France by banning imports of French wheat. The decision comes amid worsening ties between Paris and Algiers. The Algerian military-held state criticizes France for its sovereign decision to back Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. In 2023, the bulk of Algeria’s exports […]

Guinea and Senegal engulfed in civil unrest, leaving scores dead, injured

Pro-democracy activists in Guinea have announced more peaceful demonstrations against the military government to go ahead as planned on Thursday (11 May), while protesters in Senegal have also taken to the streets in capital Dakar against what they call an increasingly repressive state. New protests in Guinea are planned by the anti-government movement after its […]

Lebanon spells out clear-cut stand in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity

Lebanon reaffirmed its steady position in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, Lebanese foreign and defense minister, Zeina Acar said. Acar said her country does not recognize any separatist entity in southern Morocco making the position of her country clear once and for all. The remarks were made during talks with […]