France reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara

France has reaffirmed its “unwavering” position on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing that “for France, the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” This support was reiterated in a statement released Tuesday by the French Foreign Ministry following a meeting between French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and […]

Germany’s top diplomat visits West Africa to mend ties amidst Sahel instability

Germany’s top diplomat has talked up the prospect of closer political ties with Senegal and the Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict, in the latest attempt by a senior EU politician to rebuild the bloc’s political influence in West Africa. Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is […]

Morocco detains Algerian wanted in his country for criminal activities

Morocco law enforcement forces have nabbed an Algerian national wanted by Algerian security services over his connection with criminal activities and networks. The man, 47, was arrested in Oujda, eastern Morocco, Morocco World News website reported Thursday. Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said that the suspect was wanted for his suspected links to […]