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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 […]
The levels of coordination between Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the United Nations Mission in the Sahara (MINURSO) were described as exceptional in the operational, security, demining, and logistic support fields. This came during a meeting between FAR Inspector General and Commander of the South Zone, Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, and Force Commander of […]
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency by June 2025, marking a significant shift in how the continent’s economies are evaluated. The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) aims to provide more nuanced sovereign ratings by incorporating local contexts often overlooked by traditional agencies like Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s. This initiative […]
Libya’s acting head of the embassy in Cairo and permanent representative to the Arab League, Abdul-Mutalib Thabit, held on February 19 a significant meeting with the Arab League’s Assistant Secretary-General, Mohamed Al-Ajiri, to address Libya’s financial obligations to the League. Discussion focused on resolving Libya’s outstanding contributions to the Arab League’s general budget and ensuring […]
The French Council of Ministers, chaired on Wednesday by President Emmanuel Macron, welcomed the decision of the Paris International Agricultural Show to host Morocco as its guest of honor. The French Council of Ministers highlighted the significance of this event that reflects a better understanding of agricultural geopolitics, and underscored that France is delighted by […]
Kazakhstan has approved a visa exemption deal with Morocco, in a move that is aimed at boosting tourist flows between the two nations, Kazakh media reported. The deal, signed in 2024, allows nationals from the two nations to visit visa-free for stays of up to 30 days within a period of three months. As of […]
A significant diplomatic milestone has been reached as Ethiopia and Somalia initiated their first round of technical negotiations in Ankara, addressing tensions sparked by Ethiopia’s controversial maritime agreement with Somaliland. The talks, mediated by Turkey, represent a crucial step toward resolving a dispute that has threatened regional stability in the Horn of Africa. The negotiations, […]
A Tunisian appeals court has ordered on Wednesday February 19 the release of prominent human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, although she remains subject to a travel ban due to ongoing legal cases. Bensedrine, 74, was the head of the now-defunct Truth and Dignity Commission (IVD), which was responsible for investigating human rights abuses committed by […]
Tensions have intensified in South Sudan since the beginning of 2025, with a marked increase in confrontations between the South Sudanese Army, loyal to President Salva Kiir, and forces aligned with Vice President Riek Machar. The latest friction points have emerged in the Western Equatoria region, where the two factions are locked in a bitter […]
A group of archaeologists discovered the Maghreb’s first pre-Phoenician settlement, where they found evidence of a bronze age village that challenges assumptions about the region’s history. The archaeologists, led by Hamza Benattia from the University of Barcelona, made the excavations in Kach Kouch, in the northern Oued Laou valley near the Strait of Gibraltar. The […]