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The Algerian regime relationship with terrorist groups operating in the Sahel is raising concern of the international community over peace and stability in the region. According to intelligence reports, Algerian security services facilitate and turn a blind eye on the smuggling of weapons used by jihadist groups operating in Mali, Burkina Faso, Libya, and Niger. […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is standing firm against mounting international pressure to hold direct talks with the M23 rebel group, despite the group’s significant territorial gains in the eastern part of the country. Since January, the M23, which is accused of receiving support from neighboring Rwanda, has captured key cities like Goma and […]
Morocco has reiterated its firm commitment to active South-South cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety, in a bid to create new opportunities and enhance the collective capacities of states in these matters. This commitment was reiterated by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, Azzedine Farhane, before the Board of Governors of the International […]
A groundbreaking investigation has finally identified the lethal chemical compounds within kush, the synthetic drug devastating communities across Sierra Leone and neighboring West African nations. The Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime conducted unprecedented laboratory testing, revealing that this rapidly spreading substance contains either nitazenes or synthetic cannabinoids—both highly potent and addictive compounds. These findings […]
Namibia laid its founding father Sam Nujoma to rest Saturday at Heroes’ Acre, marking what President Nangolo Mbumba called “the end of an era” for both the nation and continent. The revered independence leader, who died last month at 95, was eulogized as “a giant among leaders” who bestowed “the most precious gift of freedom” […]
Uganda is grappling with a new Ebola outbreak, marking its sixth detection of the virus, which comes just as a mystery disease is causing growing concern in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A four-year-old child has become the second fatality linked to the Sudan Ebola strain following confirmation of the virus at Mulago […]
When millions across Africa suddenly lost internet access last year, a specialized vessel the size of a football field quietly sailed to the rescue. The Léon Thévenin, carrying more than 50 technicians and engineers, represents Africa’s lifeline to the digital world when undersea fiber optic cables—the continent’s primary connection to global servers—suffer damage. “You have […]
A Chadian economic delegation visited Dakhla on Friday to explore business prospects in the region and discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. This visit is part of Chad’s Economic Promotion Week in Morocco, aimed at showcasing the country’s economic potential in the Kingdom across various sectors and fostering the development of win-win business partnerships between […]
A group of 159 illegal migrants has been voluntarily repatriated from Libya to Nigeria, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The migrants returned safely from Benghazi to Lagos under the IOM’s Voluntary Humanitarian Return and Reintegration (VHR) programme, which is supported by EU funding. The IOM expressed gratitude to its donors, including the […]
The European Union has provided a 50 million-euro military aid package to Ghana to bolster its security forces amid a surge in violent extremist activities by armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. The donation, made during a handover ceremony in Accra on Wednesday (26 February), includes advanced communication systems, riverine assets, and […]