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Morocco has sent a clear and straight forward message to the European Union, telling the European bloc to defend bilateral partnership with tangible actions not words. “Morocco expects the EU to prove its commitment to partnership through deeds, not words”, said Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita during a joint press briefing Monday in Rabat with […]
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has reasserted the relevance of the Skhirat and Bouznika processes to resolve the Libyan crisis. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 1244th meeting, held on November 12, the AU PSC reiterated that “the Skhirat Agreement, signed on December 17, 2015, resulting from the reconciliation […]
The Sudanese Army says it has regained control of Sinja, a key town to the south of the capital Khartoum. Sinja, a regional capital, had been in the hands of General Hemedti’s paramilitaries for five months. “Sinja has returned to the arms of the nation”: this is how the Sudanese government’s information minister announced the […]
Namibia approaches a pivotal election that could result in its first female president, as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah leads early polls. With 1.4 million registered voters and 15 political parties competing, the election represents a crucial test for the ruling SWAPO party’s continued dominance. SWAPO, which has governed since independence in 1990, faces declining support […]
Cape Verde’s agricultural sector has achieved remarkable transformation four years after severe drought conditions, implementing innovative solutions including seawater desalination technology. This revival demonstrates successful adaptation to environmental challenges through modern infrastructure development and strategic planning. The program combines innovative crop introduction with expanded desalination capacity, supported by a new agricultural insurance system. These initiatives […]
Beijing’s recent decision to eliminate tariffs for goods from least developed countries (LDCs) with diplomatic relations with China, including 33 in Africa, has been met with a great deal of skepticism among experts. The decision, announced by President Xi Jinping at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that was held in Beijing in early […]
The National Commission for the Counting of Votes has officially announced on November 21 the results, confirming a landslide victory for Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party. Pastef secured 130 out of 165 parliamentary seats, far exceeding the 3/5 qualified majority it aimed for, now controlling 78% of the legislature. This historic win includes victories in 40 […]
Morocco has attached particular importance to health cooperation in Africa, as part of a larger south-south cooperation approach, that aims at addressing the continent’s pressing human development needs. The launch of the African Academy of Health Sciences, to promote research and training and enhance the continent’s health sovereignty is another brick in the edifice of […]
The visit paid by Xi Jinping on Saturday to Casablanca highlights China’s support for Morocco’s efforts to preserve security and stability, Chinese ambassador to Rabat Li Changlin said. Jinping was received in Casablanca airport, on his way back from a G20 meeting in Brazil, by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and head of the government […]
Zimbabwe has initiated ambitious plans to address its $12.7 billion external debt through a high-level conference bringing together creditors and finance executives. The meeting, featuring President Emmerson Mnangagwa and African Development Bank leadership, aims to chart a path toward clearing arrears and accessing international capital markets. The nation’s debt burden, representing 81 percent of GDP, […]