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An Algerian appeals court has upheld a five-year prison sentence against renowned French Algerian author Boualem Sansal, intensifying concerns over freedom of expression in the North African country. The ruling also includes a fine of 500,000 Algerian dinars (approximately $3,850). Sansal, 80, was convicted of “undermining national unity” under Article 87 bis of the Algerian […]
In a landmark shift in U.S. foreign policy, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officially closed its doors on Tuesday (1 July), with all operations absorbed by the State Department. The decision, driven by President Trump’s executive order and enacted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks the end of a 63-year institution central […]
President Donald Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for an unexpected summit scheduled July 9-11, marking a significant diplomatic engagement with West African nations. The surprise announcement represents a continuation of intensifying American diplomatic efforts toward the African continent, following recent successful mediation between regional partners. Last month, the White […]
A high-ranking economic delegation led by the President of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, Hassan bin Mujeb Al-Huwaizi, is currently on a visit to Morocco to explore new investment prospects in the North African country. The visit is part of the strengthening of economic ties between Morocco and Saudi Arabi, and aims to identify new […]
Morocco’s State Secretary for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, reaffirmed the kingdom’s commitment to sharing renewable energy and electrification expertise with African nations during a major energy conference in Dakar. Speaking at the opening of the African Confederation of Electricity, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency touring exhibition, Hejira emphasized Morocco’s resolve to implement effective and supportive […]
A Peruvian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to Dakhla on Tuesday to learn about the development momentum in the region across various areas. The visit of the Peruvian delegation, led by Speaker of the Peruvian Congress Eduardo Salhuana Cavides, provided opportunity to discover the region’s potential and infrastructure in various economic and social sectors. In […]
The European Union has pledged a firmer stance on illegal migration from Libya following a spike in sea crossings to southern Europe. EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, announced on Tuesday, July 1st, plans to lead a delegation to Libya next week alongside officials from Greece, Italy, and Malta. Their mission is to press Libyan […]
British daily Telegraph has called on London to follow in the footsteps of the United States in seeking to add the Algeria-backed Polisario militia in its black-list. After “having supported Morocco’s autonomy plan in Sahara, the UK must support both its ally Morocco, our partner the United States, and our own national security interests by […]
Morocco is busy working to modernize its agricultural sector and advance sustainable agriculture with the support of Hong Kong-based Jungnong Group, a subsidiary of China’s Agricultural Development Group. Moroccan ministry of Agriculture and the Jungnong have agreed lately to set up $22 million joint venture focusing on high-tech and water-efficient farming systems adapted to climate […]
The Moroccan Atlantic city of Essaouira will host the 2026 Annual Conference of the Creative Cities Network of the UNESCO, becoming thus the first city in Africa and the Arab world to host the Network’s annual conference. The UNESCO said in a press release that this decision to hold the Annual Conference’s 18th session in […]