Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has dismissed a new U.S. proposal delivered by White House adviser Massad Boulos, describing it as the most detrimental plan presented so far. Addressing senior military officials in Khartoum on Sunday, November 23, Burhan argued that the proposal sought to dismantle Sudan’s official security institutions while allowing the […]
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Egypt Activates Full Electoral Infrastructure Ahead of Second Phase of 2025 Parliamentary Polls
Egypt has finalised nationwide preparations for the second phase of the 2025 parliamentary elections, with more than 34 million eligible voters set to cast their ballots on 24–25 November. The Ministry of Local Development has deployed round-the-clock operations rooms, intensified inspections across polling stations, and implemented comprehensive logistical measures to ensure a seamless, secure voting […]
Dakhla Africa Logistics Forum calls for better African coordination to overcome supply chains obstacles
The Dakhla Africa Logistics Forum was held over this weekend at the pearl of Moroccan Saharan city with the participation of key players from transport, trade, logistics, and investment sectors. They called for the deployment of an integrated African logistics ecosystem, supported by an African logistics Council and an African body monitoring the logistics performance […]
Morocco & AFRICOM committed to address shared security challenges & promote regional stability
Morocco is a trusted partner of the United States in Africa and the recent visit paid by Chief of U.S. Africa Command, General Dagvin Anderson, to the Kingdom highlights “the longstanding and deep partnership” existing between the two countries, said AFRICOM in a press release issued Thursday. This visit, which underscored the strategic importance of […]
Trump Calls for Urgent Action to End Sudan Violence, Coordinates with Middle Eastern Partners
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a statement on November 19 urging an “immediate halt” to the ongoing violence in Sudan, describing the conflict as the “single biggest Humanitarian Crisis.” Trump claimed Arab leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had requested his intervention, and he vowed to coordinate with key Middle Eastern nations—including Saudi […]
Libya: Buraq Air Signs Deal with Airbus for 10 A320neo Jets to Modernise Fleet
Libya’s first private airline, Buraq Air, has signed a MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Airbus to purchase 10 A320neo aircraft, marking the carrier’s debut as an Airbus customer. The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 19 by Airbus. The agreement was formalised at the Dubai Airshow by Fouzi Almiqalh, General Assembly President of Buraq Air, […]
Egypt Advances Nuclear Ambitions with El-Dabaa Plant Fuel Deal and Reactor Installation
On Wednesday, November 19 2025, Egypt has signed a nuclear fuel purchase order and a broad cooperation agreement with Russia’s State-owned Rosatom for the country’s first nuclear power facility at El-Dabaa, the Egyptian Cabinet announced. The fuel order covers the first reactor core, signalling readiness for further project development, while the cooperation agreement includes joint […]
Togo-Russia: Sahel security and economic partnerships at the heart of talks in Moscow
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo is on an official visit to Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this Wednesday, November 19. The agenda of this diplomatic meeting is primarily focused on regional security issues, particularly the intensification of terrorist threats in the Sahel region, where the presence of the Africa Corps grants […]
Sahara: Mauritania rebuffs Polisario request to open embassy in Nouakchott, another setback for separatists
The government of Mauritania has refused a request from the Algeria-backed Polisario militias to establish a consulate or embassy in Nouakchott, dealing another hard blow to the separatist group and its Algerian supporters, according to press reports. Mauritania, which adopts a neutral position regarding the Sahara regional conflict, has always been cautious in its ties […]
IMF Mission Set for Early December to Review Egypt’s Economic Programmes
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is scheduled to arrive in Cairo in early December 2025 to conduct the fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s $8 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the $1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), according to Julie Kozack, Head of the IMF’s Communications Department. Speaking […]