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The violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate as several members of the Congolese police force have defected to the M23 rebel group, which recently captured the key cities of Goma and Bukavu. The defections have fueled local concern, as officers jubilantly joined the rebels, further destabilizing the region. The M23, […]
Sudan’s military achieved a significant victory on Sunday, breaking a nearly two-year-long siege of the crucial city of Obeid by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The city located in the country’s southern-central region, which serves as the capital of North Kordofan province, had been under siege by the RSF since the war broke out […]
Mali’s military government has initiated an investigation into the alleged ‘cold execution’ of at least 24 civilians, including women and children, in the volatile northern part of the Sahel country. The accusations were made by the Tuareg separatist group, the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), which is battling the Malian government in the same region. According […]
Syria’s newly appointed President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has received an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi to attend an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4, as confirmed by a statement from the Syrian presidency on Sunday February 23. This marks a significant development in Syria’s efforts to rebuild its relationships with the […]
The European Union’s Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, reiterated the EU’s commitment to improving primary healthcare services across Libya. His comments followed a meeting with Ramadan Abu Janah, the Minister of Health in the Government of National Unity, in Tripoli, held on Sunday February 23. Orlando took to social media to share his optimism regarding […]
Atlantique Finance, a subsidiary of Morocco’s pan-African Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) group, has emerged as the leading investment and brokerage firm in West Africa’s economic and monetary union, achieving a remarkable 25% market share and transaction volume of 235 billion CFA francs (approximately $358 million) in 2024. The firm’s ascent to market leadership among 36 […]
On Sunday February 23, the Sudanese Army successfully regained control of the city of Al-Qutayna in the White Nile state, following fierce fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Major Mohamed Qalaa, a senior field commander, declared the city “completely free” after the RSF’s defeat, according to a video shared by pro-Army channels. The […]
The World Bank has highlighted Morocco’s efforts to transform the agrifood system into a more climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable model that produces safe and healthy food. The Kingdom “is implementing a multi-faceted program to promote sustainable agriculture, boost irrigation in drought-prone areas, and make agriculture an attractive proposition for young people,” the Washington-based institution pointed […]
Morocco has pleaded for a just solution to the Palestinian issue, as it is a sine qua non condition to a lasting peace in the Middle East. given the centrality of this cause for Arab peoples. The plea was made by Deputy Speaker of the upper house of the Moroccan Parliament Ahmed Akhchichine at the […]
French President Emmanuel Macron and head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch opened on Saturday the Paris International Agricultural Fair which laid out the red carpet for Morocco as its first guest of honor. “We are very happy and proud to host Morocco as a guest of honor at the SIA, where it is represented […]