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Russia is intensifying efforts to boost its presence in Africa through expanded military and economic partnerships, even as its actual investments on the continent continue to lag behind lofty geopolitical ambitions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed this week that Russia’s presence in Africa is “growing,” with new emphasis on “sensitive areas such as defense and […]
The Moroccan football team delivered a confident performance ahead of the African Cup of Nations in December with back-to-back friendly victories over Tunisia and Benin. The Atlas Lions showed tactical discipline, attacking flair and promising new talent in the new stadium of Fez which hosted the two games. In the North African derby, Morocco outperformed […]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hailed the “strong and clear” commitment of King Mohammed VI of Morocco to developing a blue economy in Africa, during the opening of the “Africa for the Ocean” summit, which he co-chaired with Princess Lalla Hasnaa. The summit, held in Nice as part of the 2025 United Nations Ocean […]
The planned continental tunnel project connecting Spain and Morocco beneath the strait of Gibraltar has inspired American entrepreneur Elon Musk, who aims to develop a similar initiative in the United Arab Emirates called the “Dubai Loop.” According to Spanish media, Musk’s “Dubai Loop” project resembles the tunnel Spain and Morocco plan to build in the […]
Africa’s energy investment landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift as China’s once-dominant role in fossil fuel infrastructure gives way to diversified, cleaner, and more commercially driven models. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Chinese development finance for African energy projects has plummeted by over 85% since 2015, contributing to an overall drop in public […]
Despite Africa’s burgeoning tech sector and ambitious continental trade plans, outdated border systems and restrictive visa policies are poised to cost the continent an estimated $80 billion in lost economic potential over the next decade. According to a recent report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Africa’s aviation growth is being stunted by paper-based […]
Morocco has advocated a strategic rethink of Africa’s maritime role, built around three key pillars, namely blue growth; stronger South-South cooperation and regional integration around oceanic spaces; and maritime effectiveness through Atlantic synergies. This came in a message King Mohammed VI addressed on Monday to the participants in the “Africa for the Ocean” Summit, co-chaired […]
Several hardline members of the Algeria-backed separatist group have joined jihadist groups operating in the Sahel region, according to a Spanish intelligence report cited by La Vanguardia newspaper. Radicalized polisario operatives are now holding senior positions within terror networks active in the Sahel, including al-Qaeda and ISIS branch in West Africa, said the alarming report, […]
Princess Lalla Hasnaa is representing King Mohammed VI at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) held in Nice June 9 to 13, joining over 50 heads of state and 1,500 delegates from nearly 200 countries for the five-day summit addressing critical marine conservation challenges. The conference, co-organized by France and Costa Rica under the […]
As Mali’s transitional President Gen. Assimi Goita has reaffirmed lately his determination to continue the fight against terrorism, calls are mounting against the Algerian regime’s subversive activities seeking to undermine the stability and security of the Sahel region. According to some foreign intelligence reports, the Tuareg factions close to radical Imam Mahmoud Dicko, supported by […]