First Independent Mena Newspaper
France has reaffirmed its “unwavering” position on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing that “for France, the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” This support was reiterated in a statement released Tuesday by the French Foreign Ministry following a meeting between French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and […]
Armed forces of Pakistan and Morocco started Monday in Cherat (Northwest Pakistan) their 3rd joint training in counter-terrorism operations, Pakistan’s military news service said. This year’s exercise brings together the Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Army and the Special Forces of the Moroccan Army, strengthening the ties between the two countries’ military forces. […]
Moroccan funding institution TAMWILCOM has formed a strategic partnership with Flat6Labs, a leading startup accelerator in the MENA region, to launch a new acceleration program for innovative Moroccan startups. The collaboration was announced on Monday at GITEX Africa 2025 held in Marrakech April 14. The program will target high-potential sectors including AgriTech, FinTech, Industry 4.0, […]
Britain announced an additional £120 million ($158 million) in aid for Sudan at an international conference in London on Tuesday, marking the two-year anniversary of a conflict that has created what officials describe as “the worst humanitarian crisis on record.” Ahead of the conference to increase aid for Sudan, the EU and member states pledged […]
The tragic death of three teenage students in Tunisia on Monday April 14 have cast a somber shadow over the nation, reigniting deep concerns about the state of public infrastructure and the safety of school environments. The victims, aged between 18 and 19, lost their lives when a crumbling wall collapsed within their school premises […]
As families flee the blood-soaked remains of Zamzam camp, El Fasher is becoming a city of survivors and silent suffering. With exhausted civilians arriving in waves—many on foot after two days without food or water—the humanitarian toll of the recent Rapid Support Forces (RSF) assault is only just beginning to surface. Volunteers in El Fasher […]
In the wake of escalating violence in South Sudan, a growing chorus of voices from the opposition is calling for immediate international intervention. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO), aligned with Vice President Riek Machar, has urged on April 14 the global community to launch a full-scale investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Government […]
Ghana has ordered all foreigners to exit trading in its gold market, as part of a new legislation that aims to streamline and formalize gold trade in the country, ensuring that Ghana benefits fully from its gold resources. The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) now holds exclusive control over the buying, selling, assaying, and export of […]
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is on a working visit to Paris as the two countries celebrate stronger ties, since President Macron announced his country’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory. Bourita’s visit, at the invitation of his peer Jean-Noël Barrot, is part of the momentum ushered in October last year, during Macron’s […]
King Mohammed VI has assured President-elect Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Morocco’s readiness to continue its determined work with sisterly Gabon to strengthen the special ties existing between the two countries and expand the scope of bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest. This came in a message of congratulations King Mohammed VI sent to […]