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The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has officially reinstated on April 30 Gabon into its fold, lifting all sanctions following a favorable review of the country’s political transition. The decision, taken during the Council’s 1,277th meeting, acknowledged that Gabon’s post-coup processes were “generally successful,” according to PSC Chairperson Rebecca Amuge Otengo. The country […]
British MPs from across the board in both houses of the Westminster parliament expressed their support for the autonomy plan put forward by Morocco, to put a definitive end to the artificial conflict created around the Kingdom’s territorial integrity, highlighting this plan as “a real catalyst for development and stability” across the region. At a […]
Niger authorities have reaffirmed their condemnation of Algeria’s mistreatment of African migrants, as authorities rounds up migrants Niger’s official media relayed the condemnation by senior officials including the country’s interior minister, who complained to the International Organization for Migration. At least 5000 African migrants have been bussed in inhumane conditions and abandoned in the harsh […]
The Egyptian Parliament has endorsed two significant oil agreements, authorizing the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to formalize contracts with Russian energy giant Lukoil, further cementing Cairo’s strategic alliance with Moscow in the energy sector. The first deal grants exploration and production rights to Lukoil Overseas Egypt Ltd., in partnership with the South Valley […]
Morocco is strengthening its position as a crucial Mediterranean partner for Europe through a multifaceted alliance spanning security, energy, and economic cooperation, according to a recent presentation at the 2025 European People’s Party (EPP) Congress held in Valencia. This partnership encompasses several strategic areas, said Secretary General of the Moroccan Istiqlal Party Nizar Baraka, highlighting […]
The Moroccan women’s futsal team won the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON Morocco-2025) after they defeated their Tanzanian counterpart 3–2 in the final held Wednesday evening at the indoor arena of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. King Mohammed VI congratulated the team for their “brilliant victory” in the Futsal […]
Iraqi President Abdel Latif Jamal Rachid has addressed an invitation to King Mohammed VI to take part in the 34th Arab Summit. The invitation was handed to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat Wednesday by emissary of the Iraqi President, Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Ali Tamim. The Arab Summit is scheduled to be held […]
The strategic initiatives spearheaded by King Mohammed VI in favor of developing countries were highlighted at the ministerial conference of middle-income countries (MICs) held in Manila, Philippines, April 28 – 29. During the conference, marked by the official handover of the MICs Group chairmanship from Morocco to the Philippines, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United […]
Several European countries are considering the closing of the Polisario representations amid mounting reports sounding the alarm over the Algeria-backed militias’ ties with terrorist groups in the Sahel and the Middle East. According to European security sources cited by Paris-based news outlet Sahel Intelligence, investigations conducted by European intelligence services showed financial and logistical connections […]
A delegation of diplomats from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad have expressed admiration for the development drive in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, as well as in the other southern provinces. Following meetings with the Secretary-General of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region’s Wilaya, Abderrazak El Gourji, and the Vice-President of the Regional Council, Moulay Boutal Lembarki, […]