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In a landmark initiative to bolster water security, Morocco and the European Union have unveiled a 3.7 billion Moroccan dirham (348 million euros) program dedicated to advancing the country’s National …
Morocco eu water partnership secures 3.7 billion dirham deal Read More
Politics Gabon renames historic military base to assert sovereignty By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 109 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — When President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced the …
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Niger prime minister inaugurates solidarity power plant in Niamey Diplomacy The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived this Wednesday in the Gorou Banda district of Niamey, the capital …
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The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, concluded a productive private meeting in Rabat on Tuesday. The …
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After six years of near-total inactivity, Cameroon’s top judicial body has finally received a presidential decree renewing its membership. On June 2, 2026, President Paul Biya signed the order reshuffling …
Cameroon judicial council renewed but justice remains stalled Read More
N’Djamena — Chad’s national police force has unveiled the identities of 29 individuals recently detained in a series of coordinated operations across the capital, N’Djamena. The suspects stand accused of …
Tchad: 29 suspects arrested in N’Djamena for serious crimes Read More
N’Djamena’s leadership appears set on perpetuating a grim cycle of coups and violent conflicts. Just two weeks following their apprehension for organizing a protest against governance issues in Chad, eight …
Chad’s political crackdown: fears of a return to single-party rule Read More
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have forged an exemplary model of strategic partnership, underpinned by deep historical ties established decades ago by the late King Hassan II of …
Morocco UAE strategic ties: a model of pragmatic cooperation for shared progress Read More
Algerian Prime Minister launches landmark diplomatic mission in Niger wednesday 3 june 2026 10:34 Niamey, Niger — Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, entrusted with a special mission by President Abdelmadjid …
Algerian prime minister kicks off official visit to Niger Read More
France’s new ambassador to Morocco signals strategic shift in relations Philippe Lalliot formally presented his credentials to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. His …
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A high-level delegation, including Zibo Zakara, National Coordinator of the Integrated Water Security Platform in Niger (PISEN), Mohamed Nanzoul, World Bank Project Officer, and officials from Niger’s Water Heritage Society …
Third water treatment plant boosts Niamey’s clean water access Read More
In recent months, the legal framework surrounding homosexuality in the Sénégal has become a focal point in the nation’s evolving political climate. While the country has long maintained conservative social …
Sénégal’s shifting political landscape amid rising authoritarianism Read More