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King Mohammed VI received, on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the foreign ministers of the three countries forming the Alliance of Sahel States, namely the head of Diplomacy of Burkina Faso, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré; the Foreign Minister of Mali, Abdoulaye Diop; and the top diplomat of Niger Bakary Yaou Sangaré. This audience […]
Nigeria’s finance minister Wale Edun said the United States is interested in investing in the Atlantic pipeline that will link Nigeria to Morocco, helping 13 West African countries meet their energy needs. Edun made the statement to Nigerian media following talks with Opayemi Cardoso, Nigeria’s central bank governor, and “the director of international economic relations, […]
At least 31 civilians, including children, have reportedly been executed by members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Al-Salha neighbourhood of Omdurman, Sudan, according to local medias. The victims were said to have been accused of collaborating with the Sudanese army, as the RSF continues its ongoing conflict with government forces. The […]
President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa was appointed 1st Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday. Lekjaa’s selection was decided at the first meeting of the CAF Executive Committee, which took place in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. During the meeting, Ghana’s Kurt Oraku was appointed 2nd CAF Vice-President, […]
Means of reinforcing military cooperation between Morocco and Ethiopia were reviewed at a meeting in Addis Ababa between , Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, and Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula. The two officials expressed their […]
The 2025 Crans Montana Forum (CMF) opened on Friday in Casablanca under the theme: “Africa’s International Trade: Maritime Safety and the Security of Ports and Navigable Routes.” This two-day event marks the first in a series of high-level forums scheduled in Morocco and forms part of the Royal Initiative aimed at enhancing access of Sahel […]
In a historic shift for West Africa’s political landscape, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun relocating key institutions from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger — nations that formally withdrew from the bloc earlier this year to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During an extraordinary session in Accra, ECOWAS Council […]
In a surprising breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, pledging to suspend hostilities while peace talks continue in Qatar. The joint announcement, issued late Wednesday (23 April), marks the first formal commitment to peace after multiple failed ceasefires since 2021. The truce follows […]
As Africa mourns the death of Pope Francis, worshippers and leaders across the continent are reflecting on the profound legacy he leaves behind — and speculating about the future leadership of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, who died Monday (21 April), is remembered for his unwavering advocacy for the poor, peace in conflict zones, and […]
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is once again on the edge of civil war, five years after a fragile peace agreement ended its last major conflict. Tensions have escalated dramatically following the arrest of first vice president Riek Machar in March and renewed fighting between government and opposition forces. According to a new Geopolitical […]