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The Moroccan government is facing one of its most serious challenges in recent years, as youth-led protests erupt across the country. Sparked by frustration over unequal access to public services, the demonstrations have escalated into violent clashes in marginalized regions that have long been left behind by the rapid development seen in major urban centers. […]
The 19th International Transsaharan Film Festival opened Sunday evening in Zagora, bringing together personalities from diverse backgrounds for a celebration of desert-themed cinema running through October 9. Organized by the Zagora Transsaharan Film Association, this cultural event promotes regional cultural, social, economic, and tourism dynamics. Festival President Khalid Chahid explained the event originated through tourism […]
South Africa has dispatched a five-member elite investigative team to Paris following the sudden and controversial death of its ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. The 58-year-old former cabinet minister was found dead last Tuesday (30 Sept) morning after falling from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile. Led by Major General Bongani Maqashalala, […]
Morocco marks a new milestone in the development of its legal framework to combat organized crime and human trafficking following the publication of the new Criminal Procedure Code in the Official Gazette on 8 September 2025. This step is part of the country’s efforts to align national legislation with its international commitments. The National Coordination […]
In response to youth-led demonstrations across several Moroccan cities, the government has pledged to engage in constructive dialogue and address the social grievances voiced by the younger generation. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, speaking at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting Thursday, emphasized the government’s readiness to interact positively with the demands and concerns expressed […]
At least 91 civilians were killed in Sudan’s besieged city of El-Fasher within 10 days last month, according to a United Nations statement on Thursday, 2 October 2025. The deaths were the result of intensified attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) between 19 and 29 September, as they continued their push to seize […]
The right to protest is sacred in Morocco. This right is protected by the people for the people. During the few past days, young Moroccans staged protests for better healthcare and education. But Morocco’s enemies, rivals and corrupt politicians have exploited the naïve demonstrators to serve their own political agenda. Their goal is to destabilize […]
Two major Africa-focused events — Global Africa Forum 2025 (GAF) and GABI 2025: Unstoppable Africa — held during the recent UN General Assembly in New York, showcased a bold shift in Africa’s global posture: from aid dependence to self-driven growth, investment, and innovation. At GAF 2025, convened by the Africa Prosperity Network, leaders rallied behind […]
In a speech delivered Tuesday (1 Oct) at Marine Corps Base Quantico before over 800 military leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump stunned allies by insisting that it’s not “our job … to police the far reaches of Kenya and Somalia.” He portrayed foreign deployments as misplaced priorities, arguing that the U.S. must instead confront an […]
More than 1,000 migrants were intercepted and forcibly returned to Libya between 21 and 27 September 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration’s latest weekly report. The interceptions occurred off several points along the Libyan coast, including near Zuwara, Al-Zawiya, Tripoli, and Derna. Since the beginning of the year, 19,264 migrants have been intercepted […]