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An agreement reached between Algeria and Belgium on migration returns and visa exemptions came to underscore Algeria’s growing regional and European isolation and its increasing reliance on transactional diplomacy amid strained ties with key partners such as France. The deal was concluded during a visit by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to Brussels end of […]
Doping scandals have rocked the world of sports for years, casting shadows over achievements and challenging the very ethos of fair play. Football, has not remained untouched. Following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final held in Morocco, 24 players of Senegal football team refused anti-doping tests, according to press reports, saying that the behaviour […]
Leaked internal documents detail how a Russian-linked network sought to expand Moscow’s political influence across Africa, particularly within the Sahel alliance- Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso- through coordinated propaganda, lobbying and pressure campaigns, according to a cross-border investigation led by the pan-African media outlet The Continent and the journalism network Forbidden Stories. Forbidden Stories is […]
Military officials from Sudan and Libya have agreed to strengthen security cooperation and intelligence sharing following high-level talks held in Tripoli on April 5, 2026. The meeting brought together Libya’s Chief of General Staff, Salahuddin al-Namroush, and Sudan’s Director of Military Intelligence, Mohamed Ali Sabir. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral security ties, improving coordination along […]
The Speaker of South sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, has reaffirmed her commitment to constitutional duties following a challenge to her leadership by members of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). In a statement issued on April 5, 2026, Kumba said she remains focused on implementing the 2018 peace agreement and […]
The 2nd set of the most advanced attack Apache helicopters has been delivered to the Royal Moroccan Air Force, strengthening further the Kingdom’s air offensive capabilities, according to Defense Arabia news platform. Morocco had received six AH-64E Apaches Guardian attack helicopters in March 2025 part of 36 purchased for $4.25 billion. This twin-engine army attack […]
King Mohammed VI has offered his congratulations to President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of his country’s independence. In his cable of congratulations, the Moroccan Sovereign expressed his best wishes for continued progress and prosperity of the Senegalese people. He also lauded the long-standing and exceptional bonds of […]
Accor, world-leading hospitality Group and Risma, major Moroccan hotel group, have joined forces to boost the hospitality and tourism sectors in the North African Kingdom. The two Groups have agreed to launch Sofitel Tangier hotel on the new corniche offering an exceptional panoramic view of the Strait. This new establishment will enrich Tangier’s luxury hotel […]
Morocco is experiencing a steady uptick in arrivals from Germany, with Agadir and Essaouira standing out as the two Atlantic destinations most favored by German visitors this spring. According to data from the Tourism Observatory, German arrivals in Morocco rose by 29% in 2024, reaching 361,116 visitors — a trend that is continuing into 2026 […]
Ms. Amina Bouayach, President of Moroccan National Human Rights Council, has been honoured by BPUR International with “International Award for Confronting the Political Abuse of Religion” during a high-level conference held lately at the House of Commons in London. Ms. Bouayach has been recognised for her distinguished leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing human rights, […]