First Independent Mena Newspaper
Morocco has secured a significant diplomatic victory in its long-standing quest to uphold its territorial integrity and address the legacy of colonial-era divisions, following the United Kingdom’s endorsement of the autonomy plan for the Sahara. The UK’s foreign minister David Lammy described the Moroccan proposal as “the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a […]
The discourse surrounding Britain’s colonial legacy has taken a new turn as senior British officials address growing calls for reparations from former colonies. The discussion has gained prominence following recent Commonwealth leadership meetings where member nations advocated for meaningful dialogue on historical justice. During a diplomatic visit to Nigeria, Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy, himself […]
Britain said reparations for the centuries-old transatlantic slavery is not on the agenda of its participation at a Commonwealth summit. Members of the former British empire, the Commonwealth, are meeting in Samoa, as the current government sticks to a tradition set by its predecessors rejecting calls for reparations. Both British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and […]
Ali Bongo, the leader of Gabon, will fly today Friday to London in view of attending the funerals of late United Kingdom (UK) monarch Queen Elizabeth II who died at the age of 96 after 70 years of rule. “Like several personalities from around the world, including Sovereigns, Monarchs, Heads of State and other eminent […]
Rwanda is considering waiving visa fees for a broad category of visitors entering the country, President Paul Kagame was quoted as saying in London. While speaking at the International School for Government at King’s College in London, President Paul Kagame said the will is to allow all Africans, citizens of Commonwealth nations and the Francophonie […]