A series of diplomatic signals and official statements suggest that Russia may be recalibrating its stance on the Sahara conflict, in a way that serves Morocco’s autonomy plan. The clearest sign came during the 80th UN General Assembly, where Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita was seen smiling alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The meeting […]
Bassirou Faye, Senegal’s fresh-faced president, just threw a curveball at the political establishment. At 44, he’s Africa’s youngest elected leader, and he’s not wasting time making waves. Faye’s latest move? Dissolving parliament and calling for snap elections in November. Why the drastic action? Well, Faye’s got big plans for change, but he’s hitting roadblocks with […]
The decision by King Mohammed VI to fire Economy and Finance Minister Mohamed Boussaid continues to draw the attention of the Moroccan media and analysts who have been trying to find other interpretations of such a decision. The Royal palace said in a statement that Boussaid was dismissed in line with Article 47 of the […]
