Algerian former head of security Abdelghani Hamel

Morocco takes part in 16th ministerial meeting of “5+5” defense initiative

Morocco took part in the 16th ministerial meeting of the “5+5” defense initiative held Wednesday via videoconference under the chairmanship of Malta. The meeting was an opportunity to review what has been accomplished this year thanks to the defense cooperation between the ten countries of the two shores of the Mediterranean. These countries are France, […]

UN, AfDB reports carefully optimistic about Africa’s 2025 economic outlook, despite headwinds

This year, Africa is poised for modest economic growth, with recovery driven by the continent’s major economies, says a new UN report, with the AfDB projecting an annual growth rate of 4.3%, up from 3.7% last year. Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa are expected to spur economic growth on the continent in 2025, according to […]

ECOWAS backs Nigeria against Niger’s ‘baseless’ accusations of ‘destabilization’ plot

West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has thrown its weight and support behind Nigeria after Niger’s accusations that Abuja was plotting to destabilize its northern neighbor, notably by harboring members of the former Bazoum administration and collaborating with foreign powers. The Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) has come to Nigeria’s defense as its diplomatic […]