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Pre-election tussles begin in Mauritania

Mauritania is preparing for elections but tensions have begun to rise before politicians hit the campaign trail. Communication Minister Mohamed Yahya Ould Hormah has announced the 12th of October as the date for parliamentary and municipal elections but opposition parties have threatened to boycott it because it will be a mockery of the population. The […]

Moroccan navy foils illegal migration attempt off Atlantic coast

Morocco’s Royal Navy aborted an illegal migration attempt off the Atlantic coast of Tarfya in the southern provinces, authorities said. The operation led to the arrest of 40 would-be migrants, mostly from Sub-Saharan Africa, including 12 women. The sea washed up the bodies of seven Sub-Saharans, including five women, authorities said through official media. The […]

Mali views Morocco as a credible regional partner

Mali’s Vice President, Colonel Assimi Goïta, dedicated his first visit to north Africa to Rabat where he discussed with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita Sahel security cooperation. Goita has emerged as Mali’s strongmen gearing the transition in the country since the ousting of President Boubacar Keita following a coup last August 18, 2020. His Morocco visit, […]