First Independent Mena Newspaper
The Parliamentary caucus of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement has voted overwhelmingly to remove Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba, marking the first attempt by the party to unseat a sitting speaker through a vote of no confidence. Lawmakers said the decision was reached during a caucus meeting in Juba on Tuesday, March 31 and has […]
Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, received the “Ambassador of the Year” distinction from the Washington Educational and Cultural Attaché Association (WECAA) during a ceremony on Monday at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, reported the news outlet barlamanetoday. The award comes as Morocco and the United States mark 250 years […]
The ongoing war targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure and nuclear facilities is expected to significantly weaken Tehran’s ability to project power through allied armed proxies across the Middle East and North Africa, potentially reshaping regional conflicts from the Sahara to the Red Sea. US and Israeli strikes over recent months have damaged key elements of Iran’s […]
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah called for the acceleration of maritime border demarcation procedures with Malta and Greece, emphasizing the strategic importance of clearly defined territorial waters for Libya’s sovereign rights and regional stability. On 30 March 2026, Dbeibah directed the National Committee for Land and Maritime Border Demarcation, operating under the Ministry of […]
Saudi Arabia’s football federation has opened talks with several coaching candidates, including former Morocco head coach Walid Regragui, as it considers changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Saudi media reported. Saudi Sports Channel said negotiations with Regragui were at an advanced stage, estimating progress at around 80%, without citing official confirmation from either party. […]
Morocco U17 national football team have defeated Tunisia (2-0), Algeria (3-0) and Egypt (2-1) to secure their 5th North Africa Championship title before their final match against Libya next Sunday. The Atlas Cubs have dominated ongoing the North Africa Tournament qualifiers for U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026. The tournament is taking place in Benghazi, […]
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Revolutionary Democratic Front on Monday, March 30, rejected the unilateral move leading to the reactivation of the Empowerment Removal Committee, arguing that the decision lacked consensus within the “Somoud” coalition. Led by Yasir Arman, the group stressed that national priorities should centre on addressing Sudan’s worsening humanitarian crisis and protecting civilians, […]
At least 74 people were killed after unidentified gunmen attacked a gold mining site at Jebel Iraq, on the outskirts of the capital, over the week-end. Police confirmed the incident on Monday, March 30, indicating that several others were injured while some victims fled into nearby bushes as the violence unfolded. Authorities say the attack […]
King Mohammed VI was represented at the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, held Monday in Bangui, by Lower House Speaker Rachid Talbi El Alami. During the ceremony, attended by heads of State and foreign delegations, members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Bangui and other public figures, Touadéra […]
Morocco and Kenya are studying the conclusion of a defense cooperation agreement as part of the promotion of exchanges between the two countries’ armies. The project was discussed this Monday in Rabat at a meeting between Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, Mohammed Berrid, and Kenya’s Chief of […]