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Morocco has strengthened its position in the global railway sector through high-level participation at two prestigious international conferences in Beijing, showcasing the kingdom’s achievements and future ambitions in high-speed rail development. The National Railway Office (ONCF) represented Morocco at the 106th General Assembly of the International Union of Railways (UIC) and the 12th World Congress […]
In a series of maritime operations spanning three days, Libyan authorities have intercepted a total of 113 migrants and recovered three bodies along the country’s coastline. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, the remains of three African migrants were discovered on a beach in Misrata, located approximately 200 kilometres east of […]
In a surprise diplomatic move, former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal July 9-11, signaling a shift in U.S.-Africa relations rooted less in aid and more in deals, minerals, and migration control. Though these five nations are small in global trade terms, they sit atop […]
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in Kenya on Monday as anti-government protests marking the historic “Saba Saba” Day erupted into violence across 17 counties. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over alleged government corruption, rising living costs, and police brutality, saw widespread clashes between protesters and heavily deployed security forces. Police fired […]
Africa’s nuclear power ambitions are receiving renewed momentum, as rising energy demands, climate goals, and investor interest converge. At the recent Africa Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, leaders and experts emphasized nuclear power — particularly S Modular Reactors (SMRs) and micro-reactors — as a promising low-carbon solution for the continent’s energy deficit. International […]
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) has unanimously adopted in Geneva a resolution proposed by Morocco on the harmful impact of corruption on the enjoyment of human rights. The resolution, supported by Morocco, in collaboration with Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Poland, and the UK, calls for a human rights-based approach in all anti-corruption […]
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has agreed to protect the registered copyrights of Morocco’s cultural heritage from illegal ownership, acquisition and usage. The agreement was inked Monday in Geneva by WIPO Chief Daren Tang and culture minister Mohamed Bensaid. The UN agency has pledged to ensure legal protection to the original Moroccan brands, artistic […]
Morocco’s Central Bank has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a centralized financial market infrastructure that enables the efficient flow of money securely across African borders, minimizing risk and contributing to financial integration across the Continent. Morocco becomes the 17th country adhering to PAPSS developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership […]
A recent report has raised concerns over the militarization in the Polisario-run Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria, accusing both Algiers and the Polisario of destabilizing acts targeting Mauritanian territory. The so-called Dakhla camp is being used as a logistical hub for Polisario military operations, a report on Le360 said. The camp’s proximity to the Mauritanian […]
Kenyan President William Ruto is facing intensifying public outrage as citizens rally under the slogan “WANTAM” — a campaign demanding he ‘be a one-term President’’. Discontent began shortly after his 2022 election victory, fuelled by tax hikes seen as a betrayal of promises to support the working class. Protests erupted last year, culminating in violent […]