terrorism in the Sahel

COP22: Australia To Open Embassy in Morocco To Foster Partnership

Australia’s top diplomat Julie Bishop said Wednesday in Marrakech that her country will open shortly an embassy in Rabat as relations between the two countries are gaining momentum. Julie Bishop is representing her country at the 22nd UN conference climate conference (COP22) convening in Marrakech from 7 to 18 November. Following her meeting with Moroccan […]

Sahara: Maghreban Initiative Supporting Autonomy Plan

A Maghreban initiative supporting the autonomy plan offered by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara regional conflict will be launched on May 20 in Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune, announced this Wednesday news website H24Info.ma This initiative will be unveiled in presence of personalities from the five Maghreb countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya […]

Gabon’s ‘Liberation Day’: A Year After the Coup, Hope and Hurdles

Gabon is marking a year since its military coup with a mix of celebration and cautious optimism. The overthrow of the Bongo family’s 56-year rule was widely hailed as a “liberation” by Gabonese tired of corruption and economic stagnation. In Libreville, the capital, crowds gathered to cheer interim president General Brice Oligui Nguema. There’s a […]