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Former French ambassador to Algeria Xavier Driencourt and Algerian journalist Daoud Imoulayen urged, in a tribune published in the Journal du Dimanche, France to implement a “radical break” in its relationship with Algeria in 2027, accusing Algiers of persistent hostility and Paris of maintaining an increasingly untenable posture of weakness. The authors sharply criticize the […]
A high-level conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva placed long-term displacement in Africa at the centre of discussions, with speakers drawing particular attention to the dire humanitarian conditions in Algeria’s Tindouf camps. The event, held on the sidelines of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, was convened by several NGOs […]
More than 3,000 civilians displaced from the town of Mustariha in North Darfur are living in dire conditions after attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a local medical group said on Thursday. In a statement, the Sudan Doctors Network said the assault forced families to flee without warning, abandoning their homes, belongings and […]
The United States and Burkina Faso have signed a five-year health cooperation agreement designed to strengthen regional health security in the Sahel and boost Burkina Faso’s ability to manage infectious disease threats, the US Department of State said in a statement. According to the State Department, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forms part of the […]
After several years of hardline pro-separatism diplomacy- marked by ambassador recalls, airspace closures, weaponized gas sales, suspended cooperation and sharp public statements- Algeria is softening its tone trying to mitigate damages through a more pragmatic approach. A series of recent moves with France, Spain and Niger, alongside tentative outreach to Mali, signal a recalibration away […]
Three African non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have formally commended Morocco for organizing a landmark international conference in support of the Central African Republic, reinforcing Rabat’s growing diplomatic role on the continent. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Liberia — collectively known as the “A3” — voiced their appreciation during a […]
Sudanese women’s organizations have called for urgent international funding and accountability measures to protect women and girls affected by the country’s ongoing conflict. In a memorandum addressed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to regional and global bodies, the groups urged immediate support for victims of violence, as well as food assistance for pregnant and breastfeeding […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched the Integrated Aviation Transform Program (IATP), a continent-wide initiative designed to revitalize Africa’s aviation industry and enhance regional air connectivity. The program was unveiled on Feb. 25 during the Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum held in Nairobi. The event was partly attended virtually. Mike Salawou, Director of the […]
Canadian group Izotropic has chosen Morocco to deploy its cutting-edge imaging technology in breast cancer detection, which will enable the Kingdom to become a regional leader and launch-pad for its operations in Africa and the Gulf region. The Canadian group has set up a subsidiary based in Casablanca. The new entity, “Izotropic Africa”, has entered […]
Morocco increased its holdings of US Treasury securities to $4.1 billion in December 2025, up from $3.2 billion a year earlier, Forbes Middle East reported. The country’s portfolio saw only mild fluctuations over the year, briefly bottoming out at $3.3 billion in January before gradually recovering. This evolution reflects what Forbes Middle East describes as […]