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The ongoing reform of the Moroccan family code confirms the Kingdom’s role as a “leader” in the Muslim world in terms of equal rights and adapting to the country’s social, economic and cultural developments, said vice-president of the American Foreign Policy Council, Ilan Berman. “Morocco has long been a leader in the Muslim world, in […]
Deep in Somalia’s rugged Golis Mountains, US precision military strikes have dealt a significant blow to ISIL’s regional operations, marking a crucial development in the ongoing counterterrorism efforts across the Horn of Africa. The U.S. Africa Command confirmed that in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia were conducted on Feb. 1, […]
In an unexpected development that highlights the complex dynamics of U.S.-South African relations, a social media announcement about American aid to South Africa has sent diplomatic ripples through both nations. The statement, posted without supporting evidence, threatens to withhold nearly $440 million in annual assistance pending an investigation into alleged mistreatment of certain populations. This […]
A significant shift in U.S. maritime regulations has positioned Morocco as a key beneficiary in global shipping routes, reports Les Inspirations Eco in its January 29 edition. The Federal Maritime Commission’s recent decision requiring specific shipping companies to route through Moroccan ports has created unprecedented opportunities for the Kingdom’s maritime infrastructure, particularly the Tanger Med […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commended the leadership of King Mohammed VI in advancing regional and global peace and security. This came in a statement released Monday in Washington following a phone call Marco Rubio had with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. The newly-sworn US Secretary of State stressed the importance of the […]
The Chilean Senate has extended unanimous support to the Autonomy Initiative for the Sahara, put forward by Morocco in 2007 to resolve the dispute over its southern provinces. The Chilean Senate unanimously adopted a resolution in which it “expresses its support for the Moroccan initiative to negotiate an autonomy statute for the Sahara region, which […]
Africa may be facing uncertainty following the re-election of Donald Trump as US president who signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day in the White House, sparking concerns especially about their potential impact on African countries that heavily rely on US humanitarian aid. The barrage of executive orders signed by president Trump […]
The CIA has published a full map of Morocco including the Sahara, while recalling that the US has recognized Morocco’s full sovereignty over the territory under the first term of President Trump in 2020. This update came as Trump was inaugurated 47th President of the US, making a historical comeback that was met with optimism […]
Kenya has deployed an additional 217 police officers to the Caribbean island nation of Haiti as part of a UN-backed multinational force to control gang violence and restore stability there. They arrived in capital Port-au-Prince on Saturday (18 January) to join the first batch of 400 officers deployed to Haiti last year, tasked with restoring […]
As US president-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration approaches, analysts weigh in on what his new term in The White House will mean for Africa and the continent’s relations with the United States. Analysts will closely analyze Trump’s inaugural speech for any hints of his vision for US-Africa relations and subsequently will also monitor his executive […]