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Advanced Regionalization, a Strategic Choice for Modernizing the State; Success of Local Governance Hinges on Competence of Elected Officials, King Says

Advanced regionalization is a strategic choice for modernizing the State, consolidating local democracy, unleashing energies, and consecrating each region’s development. Yet, the success of local governance is contingent upon the ability of elected institutions to play their part in full and also upon the competence of elected officials, King Mohammed VI said in an address […]

African Lion drills cement Morocco’s role in US security strategy

Morocco has emerged as a key partner in Washington’s efforts to strengthen security across Africa, according to General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). In an interview with Moroccan outlet Hespress, Anderson said the continent is now a stage for global strategic competition, with Russia and China seeking influence through varied means. The […]

Cameroon seals 30 mining sites after scores of miners, incl. children, died

Cameroon has sealed at least 30 gold mines, including some owned by Chinese companies, after more than 33 young miners died in landslides this month and scores more were declared missing. On Monday (22 August), the local government deployed several hundred troops to seal at least 30 gold mines in Kambele, a village in Batouri […]