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Russian top diplomat’s attendance at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg underscored the geopolitical divides that continue to challenge global cooperation, according to analysts. Russia’s Sergey Lavrov has joined other foreign ministers from the Group of 20 (G20) top economies for a two-day meeting in South Africa’s Johannesburg, amid growing geopolitical divides, tensions over […]
Somali government forces, alongside local militias, successfully repelled a series of attacks on four military bases by the jihadist Al-Shabab group on Thursday (20 February), resulting in the deaths of over 130 militants. The assaults targeted four military bases in the Middle Shabelle region, an area that has been a recent hotspot for clashes between […]
Côte d’Ivoire has officially taken control of its last remaining French-controlled Port-Bouët military base, marking the end of France’s military presence in the country. The handover ceremony, held on 20 February, which included a symbolic changing of the guard, reflects broader changes in the region’s relationship with Paris. For decades, France maintained a significant military […]
Acwa Power, the Saudi renewable energy giant, has announced tthis week hat plans are underway to build, own, and operate a 2-gigawatt (GW) wind power plant in South Hurghada, Egypt. This large-scale facility, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power nearly 2 million homes, is part of the company’s ongoing expansion into the […]
Morocco seized firearms including Kalashnikovs in the region of Errachidia, near the borders with Algeria, hidden by a recently dismantled cell loyal to the Islamic State taking orders from a chief in the Sahel. Moroccan anti-terrorism agency BCIJ along with the national Police DGSN conducted a thorough search in the terrorist group’s rear base in […]
Morocco is deeply committed to promoting peace, security and development in Africa, said on Thursday in Rabat, Moroccan foreign Minister Nasser Bourita at the 2nd Forum of Chairpersons of Foreign Affairs Committees of African Parliaments. Addressing the meeting, convened under the theme: “Towards Establishing Lasting Foundations for Stability and Security in Africa,” the minister called […]
Participants in the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety adopted the Marrakech Declaration on Thursday—an ambitious roadmap designed to enhance global commitment to safer, more accessible roads for all. The Declaration reaffirms key principles to uphold, including strong leadership and accountability, sustainable funding, innovation and technology, and cross-sector collaboration. It also highlights the challenges […]
Princess Lalla Asmaa, President of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation for Hearing Impaired Children and Youth, chaired the launch ceremony of the third edition of “United, We Hear Each Other Better” program in Rabat. This operation, which aims to restore the hearing of 100 children from 17 African and the Middle Eastern countries, including Palestine, Syria, […]
Malawi on Thursday reiterated its “firm support for the national unity and territorial integrity” of Morocco. Speaking on the sidelines of the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, Malawian Transport and Public Works Minister Jacob Hara praised the continued support provided by the Kingdom to the Malawian people, and welcomed the strengthening of bilateral […]
French interior minister Bruno Retailleau said his country would impose sanctions on Air Algerie, as Algeria continues to reject individuals expelled by France on grounds of violating French laws. Algeria has so far rejected three of its own nationals who were living illegally in France and who were involved in criminal activity. The latest episode […]