North and West Africa are facing a complex set of challenges in terms of democratic transition and consolidation, a growing prominence of Islamist influence, and potential knock-on effects of recent socio-political transformations. Adding to this complexity is Africa’s raising geopolitical importance that is evident in the growing interest of other extra-territorial powers, such as China, […]
Former French President Sarkozy remained defiant during his trial at a Paris court on Thursday (9 January), as he told the judges that the supposed illegal Libyan financing of his successful 2007 presidential bid was a “conspiracy,” stating “You will never find a single Libyan euro or cent in my campaign.” Sarkozy has gone on […]
The US-led multinational African Lion military exercise planned this year in Morocco from April 20 to May 08, 2026 will focus on future warfare technology, innovation and artificial intelligence. More than 40 technology firms will test cutting-edge military capabilities alongside U.S. military forces to close the gap between emerging innovation and the war-fighter in Morocco […]
