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Before dawn broke over Aourir, a quiet coastal town just north of Agadir, elite counterterrorism units moved swiftly through its streets. The mission was clear: intercept a radicalized extremist who …
Morocco thwarts major ISIS cell with coordinated raids across seven cities Read More
The Ministry of Environment, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development has issued a strict directive prohibiting forestry agents from wearing military-style uniforms, insignia, ranks, or any other armed forces-related attributes. Signed by …
Chad bans military-style attire for forestry agents Read More
Two years after its formation, the Alliance of Sahel States struggles to assert itself against a more formidable adversary The bold declarations of sovereignty and fiery rhetoric from the military …
Military alliances in the Sahel crumble under jihadist pressure Read More
Mali secures final funding for critical Bamako power loop to boost capital’s electricity supply Mali has officially completed the funding phase for the 225 kV North Bamako Power Loop (PBNB), …
Mali secures 166 million euro loan for Bamako north 225 kv power loop Read More
Diplomacy Morocco joins Mediterranean Union parliamentary assembly bureau Rabat’s parliament gains key role in AI commission, highlighting growing influence in euro-mediterranean diplomacy. A Moroccan parliamentary delegation actively participated in the …
Morocco joins Mediterranean Union parliamentary assembly bureau Read More
Politics Gabon ushers in digital sovereignty with new national data center Libreville – Gabon has achieved a significant milestone in its economic transformation journey with the inauguration of its first …
Gabon ushers in digital sovereignty with new national data center Read More
Mali’s azawad liberation front: understanding the push for northern independence The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a prominent separatist movement, has joined forces with the Support Group for Islam and Muslims …
Mali’s azawad liberation front: understanding the push for northern independence Read More
L’opposition en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) appelle à réclamer, dans la rue, la démission du président Félix Tshisekedi. Elle accuse celui-ci de vouloir modifier la Constitution pour se maintenir …
L’opposition, la rue et l’Eglise pour barrer Tshisekedi Read More
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to arrive in Rabat on July 15 for his inaugural official visit to Morocco. The following day, he will jointly chair the High-Level …
Lecornu’s official visit to Rabat to boost Morocco-France ties Read More
On July 6, 2026, marking the second anniversary of the Confédération des États du Sahel (AES), the current president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered a notably assertive address. The Burkinabè head …
Burkina Faso’s AES leadership faces security reality amid Mali attacks Read More
Tottenham Hotspur has made a seismic statement in the Premier League transfer market by securing the signature of Italy’s midfield maestro, Sandro Tonali. The club has finalized a blockbuster deal …
Tottenham signs Sandro Tonali in record-breaking 108 million euro deal Read MoreBongouanou — The Ivorian government has reaffirmed its unwavering stance on female genital mutilation (FGM), vowing zero tolerance following the violent excision of five young girls in the village of …
Côte d’Ivoire cracks down on female genital mutilation after brutal incident in Bongouanou Read More