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The Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs on African exports have triggered a wave of mixed reactions across the continent, as governments, businesses, and civil society grapple with the implications of the United States’ evolving trade posture. Under an executive order signed on July 31, tariffs ranging from 15% to 30% were imposed on 20 African […]
Somaliland’s new president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, is offering the United States access to a strategic military base near the Red Sea and critical mineral resources, including lithium, in exchange for formal diplomatic recognition. The breakaway region, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has yet to receive international recognition despite decades of stability and democratic […]
A true leader is the one who leads by example, demonstrates integrity and gives credit to those who deserve it. This is the case of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun who has recognized in Algiers the important role played by Morocco in advancing Lebanon’s national reconciliation, leaving the Algerian rulers gobsmacked. The internationally isolated Algerian regime […]
The United States, which recognizes Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, is expected to release $5 billion funding for the development of the Moroccan Sahara, set to become a major regional economic hub, says Africa Intelligence news website. After years of being frozen under Joe Biden’s Democratic administration, the Trump administration will release […]
As Morocco is becoming a popular tourist destination, airline companies see an opportunity to increase flights and routes to meet the growing demand for the North African Kingdom. This is true for American Delta Air Lines and Transavia Airlines which have been attracted by the Moroccan destination. Delta has announced its decision to launch a […]
Palestinians in Gaza have highly commended the emergency humanitarian and medical aid sent on the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in support of the Palestinian people, particularly the populations of the Gaza Strip, stated Ahmad Majdalani, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). “We express our […]
La Conserverie des 2 Mers, a French-owned anchovy processing company based in Tangier’s Moghogha industrial zone, has secured funding from MED TEST to modernize its production facility with advanced energy efficiency and environmental protection measures. The investment marks a significant step toward sustainable food processing in Morocco’s thriving seafood industry. The subsidiary of French seafood […]
Libya’s Emergency and Ambulance Service in Al-Kufra has rescued approximately 50 Sudanese refugees, including women and children, who were stranded in the remote Siouf Boufatma desert region, some 450 kilometres south of the city. The group was discovered on Thursday, July 31, morning by the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by thousands […]
The African Union (AU) has strongly rejected the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) attempt to establish a rival government in Sudan, calling it a dangerous escalation that threatens to dismantle what remains of the country’s unity and derail peace efforts. The AU Peace and Security Council issued a firm statement, using an unusually direct language, following […]
The United States has sent a strong diplomatic signal reaffirming its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, as two key figures from the Trump administration took steps to solidify Washington’s stance. Duke Buchan III, nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next US ambassador to Morocco, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations […]