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Sudan and China signed an agreement on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to cancel a portion of Khartoum’s bilateral debt in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation as Sudan continues to grapple with a severe economic collapse driven by prolonged conflict. The agreement, announced by Sudan’s Finance ministry, covers the cancellation of four interest-free loans […]
On Sunday, June 29, 2026, South Sudanese students studying in Morocco under a Government scholarship program urged authorities to reform the scheme, arguing that poor academic performance should not be attributed solely to students without considering structural challenges. The appeal came in response to remarks by Higher Education Minister Madut Biar Yel regarding the performance […]
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, conveyed Africa’s message during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter at a ceremony held on Friday in New York. Speaking on behalf of the African Group at the UN during a plenary session of the General Assembly, Hilale highlighted that […]
Morocco was elected this Friday, unanimously, as Commissioner of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE), for a three-year term. This election took place as part of the 7th Conference of States Parties (CSP) to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, held at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa. Morocco’s new election to […]
Over nine tons of lifesaving medical material and equipment has been donated by Morocco to the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (MONUSCO) to enable the UN mission address the Ebola virus outbreak in Ituri Province. Morocco has donated According to the UN body, a Moroccan Air Force C-130H aircraft landed […]
Morocco’s trade with African countries rose to $9.5 billion in 2025, underscoring the kingdom’s steadily expanding economic integration with the continent as intra-African commerce gains momentum. The figure, highlighted in Afreximbank’s African Trade Heatmaps 2026 report, places Morocco among a small group of regional hubs, alongside South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya and Ivory Coast, driving […]
The Sudanese Army has captured a strategic rebel stronghold in the Blue Nile region following a large-scale military operation near the Ethiopian border. According to military officials, the operation was launched on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, by the 13th Infantry Brigade of the Fourth Infantry Division in Geissan district. Government forces advanced beyond Abu Dugla […]
Djibouti is seeking to strengthen its energy independence by partnering with Morocco on a solar power project with storage, as the Horn of Africa nation looks to reduce reliance on imported electricity. Djibouti’s Energy Minister Djama Mohamed Hassan said his country aims to draw on Moroccan expertise in clean energy development to advance a planned […]
Six African countries remain on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring following the watchdog’s latest update, highlighting continued weaknesses in tackling money laundering and terrorism financing. The global body, which oversees efforts to combat illicit financial flows, kept Angola, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and South […]
Egyptian security Forces have detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, along the country’s border with Sudan in a sweeping operation targeting illegal gold mining and smuggling activities, according to a military statement. Authorities said the detainees included 87 Egyptians and 136 foreign nationals, though their countries of origin were not disclosed. The operation also led […]