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Madagascar has become the 42nd African nation to have an embassy in Rabat, bringing to 116 the number of embassies in the Moroccan capital. Johary Hoela Rajobson has already presented copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita last week as Madagascar’s ambassador to the Kingdom. The inauguration ceremony of the Malagasy embassy, attended […]
Chad intensifies military operations across the Lake Chad Basin as regional cooperation falters in the fight against insurgency. Defense forces report significant victories against militant groups, claiming the elimination of approximately one hundred fighters following a devastating October attack that claimed forty soldiers. Provincial authorities assert complete clearance of militant presence from Chadian territory, highlighting […]
South Africa’s Constitutional Court faces increasing pressure to address impropriety allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa. Opposition parties demand reinstatement of impeachment proceedings regarding substantial foreign currency discovered at his private ranch, an incident that reignited debates about governmental transparency and accountability. The Economic Freedom Fighters and African Transformation Movement seek judicial intervention to override a […]
As the Horn of Africa is facing multiple and complex challenges, two important forums have recently brought together experts, politicians, diplomats and traditional leaders to discuss ways to strengthen regional stability and security. The Horn of Africa is currently experiencing high levels of instability and political violence, from the civil wars in Ethiopia and Sudan, […]
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has announced plans to harmonize travel and identity documents to facilitate free movement for their citizens and goods across their shared borders. This initiative marks a significant step toward deeper regional integration among the three nations. Security ministers from the AES countries convened […]
Morocco plans to launch in 2025 the first tenders for the initial phase of a major gas pipeline that will connect Nigeria to the Kingdom, state hydrocarbons and mines agency ONHYM said. The tenders will cover the Moroccan part of the pipeline, Asharq Bloomberg reported citing an official document. The first phase of the pipeline […]
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has reasserted the relevance of the Skhirat and Bouznika processes to resolve the Libyan crisis. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 1244th meeting, held on November 12, the AU PSC reiterated that “the Skhirat Agreement, signed on December 17, 2015, resulting from the reconciliation […]
The Sudanese Army says it has regained control of Sinja, a key town to the south of the capital Khartoum. Sinja, a regional capital, had been in the hands of General Hemedti’s paramilitaries for five months. “Sinja has returned to the arms of the nation”: this is how the Sudanese government’s information minister announced the […]
Namibia approaches a pivotal election that could result in its first female president, as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah leads early polls. With 1.4 million registered voters and 15 political parties competing, the election represents a crucial test for the ruling SWAPO party’s continued dominance. SWAPO, which has governed since independence in 1990, faces declining support […]
Cape Verde’s agricultural sector has achieved remarkable transformation four years after severe drought conditions, implementing innovative solutions including seawater desalination technology. This revival demonstrates successful adaptation to environmental challenges through modern infrastructure development and strategic planning. The program combines innovative crop introduction with expanded desalination capacity, supported by a new agricultural insurance system. These initiatives […]