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Zambia has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan offered by the North African Kingdom for the Sahara under its sovereignty, describing this plan as the “only reliable and realistic” solution” to the Sahara regional dispute. The supportive stand comes in a joint statement issued Tuesday in Rabat following talks held […]
Niger Monday announced the neutralization of 55 terrorists of “Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP)” in a joint operation with neighboring Nigeria. The operation according to the army of the West African country was carried out in the terrorists’ stronghold of Arege, North-east of Nigeria, near the border with Niger. The slain terrorists according to […]
The Central African Republic (CAR) and Russia have been holding talks for Moscow to set up a military base in the frail African country weakened by civil war during many years. The minister of Defense of the CAR, Rameaux-Claude Bireau told Russian news agency Sputnik that “the discussions are continuing.” The minister also indicated that […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law draconian new anti-gay legislation against homosexuality described as among the world’s harshest, stirring controversy in and outside the country and prompting condemnation from human rights and LGBTQ groups as well as Western powers. The new anti-homosexuality law that provides for tough measures targeting LGBTQ individuals is supported […]
King Mohammed VI was represented at the inauguration ceremony of the new president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented, on Monday in Abuja, His Majesty The inauguration ceremony of Nigerian president Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima took place this Monday at Eagle Square in capital Abuja, before […]
The government of Morocco has voiced readiness to provide the necessary and possible support to help Sudan overcome its crisis, saying Rabat is confident in the Sudanese people’s capacity to reach a compromise for the sake of security and stability of their country. Addressing remotely the African Union Peace and Security Council, convened this weekend […]
Several countries have reaffirmed strong support for the “realistic & serious” autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty during the UN C-24 regional seminar held lately in Bali, Indonesia. Addressing the UN Committee, the representative of Gabon said her country backs the “credible” autonomy plan proposed by Rabat for a lasting […]
Businesses operating in Africa “are grappling with an unprecedented rise in disruption, linked to protests, demonstrations and rioting,” according to a latest research by risk intelligence firm Verisk Maplecroft, which also suggests that the situation will deteriorate over the course of 2023. The surge in civil unrest in Africa, driven by political tensions, food insecurity, […]
Media report about a series of digital intrusions against key Kenyan ministries and state institutions allegedly carried out by Chinese hackers has sparked debate in the East African country about the security of the nation’s systems. The report about China, Kenya’s largest creditor, carrying out hacking attacks on the East African country’s government that was […]
Morocco celebrated on Thursday Africa’s Day and its solidarity south-south cooperation spearheaded by King Mohammed VI for the emergence of a New, strong, stable, unified and prosperous Africa upbeat over its future. In a keynote address, Foreign minister Nasser Bourita said under the Royal farsighted leadership, Morocco has made African integration and South-South cooperation cornerstone […]