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The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its commitment to supporting peace, stability, and humanitarian relief in Sudan, despite ongoing tensions with Khartoum. The Emirati Foreign Ministry underscored, in a statement released on Sunday, its “unwavering commitment” to work with international partners to foster dialogue, mobilize global support, and address Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. It emphasized solidarity […]
Kenya, a nation heavily reliant on agricultural exports, seeks to expand its commercial opportunities globally. The country now steps closer to a bilateral agreement with China that would scrap customs duties on several key agricultural exports, including tea, coffee, and avocados. President William Ruto announced this progress during a presidential round table with the private […]
The government of Japan has reportedly signed again on the participation of the Algeria-backed Polisario militia’s in its summit with African countries due in Yokoham from 20 to 22 August 2025. This is not the first time that Japan takes such a risky move with serious political implications. It is very likely to strain relations […]
Morocco was elected Tuesday Vice-President of the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, taking place in Awaza, Turkmenistan August 5 to 8. Morocco’s election, in the person of Permanent Representative to the UN Omar Hilale, is an international recognition of the important role played by Morocco to enable landlocked countries access to the sea […]
Humanitarian aid sent by Morocco under the direct orders of King Mohammed VI has arrived in Gaza and is currently being distributed to displaced populations across the region, according to Mohamed Salem Cherkaoui, Director of the Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Qods Al-Sharif Agency. The shipment, totaling 180 tons, includes essential food supplies, medical equipment, and infant […]
Morocco has reaffirmed strong commitment to supporting African landlocked countries, especially those of the Sahel. Morocco has made cooperation with landlocked countries, particularly in Africa, a strategic priority, said Moroccan Minister of Transport & Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh in an address made Tuesday at the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, convening in Awaza, Turkmenistan […]
China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched in 2022 by President Xi Jinping, is increasingly shaping Africa’s security architecture, drawing both support and scrutiny across the continent. According to a new analysis by the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies, the GSI is rapidly reshaping security partnerships across Africa, embedding Chinese norms into military, policing, and […]
Saudi energy giant ACWA Power has been awarded two major solar projects in Morocco, NOOR Midelt 2 and NOOR Midelt 3, following an international tender by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). The twin projects represent a significant expansion of Morocco’s renewable energy infrastructure as the kingdom pursues its ambitious 2030 climate targets. Each […]
Chinese company Kuntai has said it will invest $13.7 million in a car carpet plant in Morocco which has become a major global player in the automotive industry. The new production site comes to enhance further Morocco’s automotive industrial eco-system. Its main target is the European market. The facility will also promote research, development, production, […]
Japan is intensifying its African engagement ahead of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), with ambitious plans centered on youth employment, digital transformation, and climate resilience. The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has already deployed $2.9 billion of a pledged $5 billion private sector investment package, signaling sustained commitment despite global economic […]