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Macron addresses crisis in Sahel, calls for strengthening French diplomacy

During a major foreign policy speech to ambassadors gathered in Paris on Monday (28 August), French President Emmanuel Macron said his country refuses any “paternalism” but also any “weakness” in Africa, as the Sahel faces an “epidemic of putsches” amid a wave of anti-French sentiment. In his speech, Macron called for a strengthening of France’s […]

King Mohammed VI hosts Iftar in honor of White House senior adviser Jared Kushner

King Mohammed VI hosted Tuesday an iftar, a fast breaking meal, in honor of President Trump’s son-in law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, Moroccan News Channel Al Oula reported. Earlier, the Sovereign held talks with Jared Kushner on strengthening the long-standing, strong and multidimensional strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States, as well as […]

Burkina Faso denounces international coalition plotting against Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso’s Defense Minister colonel-major Kassoum Coulibaly slammed what he called an international coalition plotting against the country, including violations of its airspace. Coulibaly, who was speaking during a meeting with civil society organizations to update them on the fight against terrorism, did not reveal the names of alleged members of the coalition but said […]