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French FM Stéphane Séjourné in Morocco, a visit opening a new chapter in relationship

Paris and Rabat are expected to take a further step towards warming up their diplomatic relations with the visit this Monday of French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné to Morocco, where he held talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The two officials were expected to discuss Euro-Moroccan partnership, Sahel issues, and a potential visit by […]

Tunisia: President’s iron fist stokes authoritarian fears

Tunisia is experiencing a democratic backsliding following the power grab of President Kais Saied that has led to frequent protests against his iron fist and stoked fears that an authoritarian regime is in the making in the crisis-ridden country. Kais incremental coup started last July when he sacked the government and suspended the parliament, ruling […]

Morocco’s King represented at Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass as Pontiff

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, was represented at the official inaugural Mass for Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch. The investiture ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, elected as the Head of the Catholic Church, was held in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday morning, and was attended by […]