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An airstrike has been carried out by the US and Somali Forces against Islamist militants during a battle for control of the strategic central town of Adan Yabaal, located north of Mogadishu. The Government reported that the strike was “well-coordinated” and targeted al-Shabab group, which had recently raided the town. Adan Yabaal has been a […]
Former international banker and Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has officially declared his candidacy for Côte d’Ivoire’s upcoming presidential election, marking a dramatic return to national politics after more than two decades abroad. The 62-year-old former elite banker was confirmed as the presidential candidate for the opposition Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), winning 99.5% […]
Clashes were reported between protesters and Police in the town of Mezzouna, in Tunisia’s Sidi Bouzid Governorate, after three students were killed following the collapse of a school wall. Widespread public anger was sparked by the incident, and demonstrations were held, according to sources cited by Al-Quds Al-Arabi. Several individuals were hospitalized after sustaining serious […]
A dire warning has been issued by the United Nations’ top official in South Sudan, urging the U.N. Security Council to act swiftly to prevent the country from descending into another civil war. Nicholas Haysom, the U.N. special envoy, highlighted the growing tension between President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar, which has escalated into […]
Slovenia announced the upcoming opening in June this year of an Embassy in Rabat, marking a milestone in the two countries’ bilateral ties. Morocco also agreed to open an embassy in Ljubljana in an announcement made during the visit Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita paid to Slovenia where he met Friday deputy prime minister and […]
The American designation of the Polisario a foreign terrorist organization will have serious implications for South Africa, warned South-African newspaper Mail & Guardian. Such a designation will deprive the separatist group of its traditional state supporters namely Algeria and South Africa, said the daily in a recent Op-Ed authored by Michael Walsh, senior fellow at […]
Slovenia has become the latest EU country to support Morocco’s autonomy plan as a political solution to the over-five decade Sahara conflict. Slovenia “appreciates” the autonomy plan as a proposal that would offer a lasting solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara, Slovenia’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Tanja Fajon, said following talks […]
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has called on the Trump administration to designate the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militias terrorist organization for its proven ties with Iran & Hezbollah and deadly rocket attacks launched against civilians in Smara, Southern Morocco. In an analysis titled: “Iran’s Foothold Reaches into North Africa”, the experts of the […]
Morocco’s Société Centrale de Réassurance (SCR) has officially rebranded as Atlantic Re, marking a strategic pivot toward continental expansion. The announcement, made Thursday, follows the inauguration of the company’s new headquarters at Casablanca Finance City. The 65-year-old reinsurer, a subsidiary of state investment fund CDG, positions this rebranding as part of a comprehensive transformation strategy […]
India and nine African nations have launched the sea phase of AIKEYME-25 — or Africa India Key Maritime Engagement — the first-ever joint naval drill aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean. Co-hosted by India and Tanzania, the six-day exercise marks a major step in strengthening strategic cooperation between India and nine […]