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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia on Wednesday (9 July), marking the final leg of his five-nation tour with a visit focused on securing critical minerals and deepening digital and defense cooperation. This is the first visit by an Indian prime minister since Namibia’s independence in 1990. Namibia, Africa’s top uranium producer and […]
A delegation from the French city of Dreux visited Dakhla on Wednesday to explore economic potential, major development projects, and partnership opportunities in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, following the recent signing of a friendship pact between the two cities. Led by Dreux Mayor Pierre Frédéric Billet, the group -including investors, business leaders, and cultural figures- […]
A sharp rise in immigration scams is devastating would-be African migrants after Canada’s expanded Francophone Mobility Programme unintentionally opened a door for fraudsters. Originally intended to bolster French-speaking immigration, the scheme has been exploited by “ghost consultants” who promise guaranteed visas for steep fees. In the first half of 2024 alone, Canada refused more than […]
South Sudanese authorities have confirmed on Tuesday, July 08, the arrival and custody of eight men deported from the United States, who landed at Juba International Airport on Saturday. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Apuk Ayuel, the individuals were transferred through “standard deportation procedures” and are currently being screened by relevant Government bodies to ensure […]
Morocco’s culture ministry has reinforced its legal arsenal to combat the illicit appropriation and trafficking of its cultural heritage, with the signing of a new partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The agreement aims to better protect the country’s rich traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, and artifacts from misappropriation, particularly in the fashion and […]
A high-level Moroccan agricultural delegation paid lately a working visit to California to further strengthened bilateral agricultural cooperation and deepened ties between the U.S. and Morocco, said the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) in a press release. The mission also opened new avenues for collaboration and future trade opportunities. “This visit was […]
Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) has launched the “Green Assets Cluster”, a strategic move seeking to position the city as a leading hub for carbon markets in Africa. The announcement of this landmark initiative was made Tuesday by CFCA Director General Saïd Ibrahimi during a conference held in Casablanca on “Scaling up carbon market in […]
Less than two years after seizing power, Niger’s junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani is struggling to contain a growing jihadist insurgency that threatens both his authority and national stability. Despite bold promises to restore security and sovereignty after the 2023 coup, Tiani’s regime faces escalating attacks from al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and Islamic […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump to express “his deep sadness” after catastrophic flooding killed at least 104 people in Texas. Many of the victims were campers and residents caught off guard by the rapid rise of floodwaters In his message of condolences, the King said he was deeply […]
China has officially launched its first rail-sea logistics corridor to Morocco, marking a significant milestone in Sino-African trade connectivity. The new route begins in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, and travels by rail through Poland, Germany, and Spain, before containers are transferred to ships in Barcelona and shipped to Tanger Med, Morocco’s largest port, […]