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King Mohammed VI of Morocco welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane, President of the United Arab Emirates, for a private meeting at the UAE President’s residence in Rabat …
King Mohammed VI hosts UAE president for private discussions in Rabat Read More
In a landmark agreement sealed on May 20, 2026, at the Palais Rénovation in Libreville, Anas Sefrioui, CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF), and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s transitional …
Gabon secures €40m deal with Moroccan firm to boost cement production Read More
Bénin’s capital, Cotonou, signals a significant reorientation in its foreign policy. Immediately following his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni commenced a pivotal regional tour, with initial stops in Niamey and Ouagadougou. …
President Wadagni’s inaugural diplomatic outreach to Sahel states Read MoreAfrique In Mali, the Jnim armed group has increasingly weaponized blockades, transforming them into a central element of its conflict strategy. This involves systematically sealing off crucial transit routes, preventing …
Malian communities confront Jnim blockades: a struggle against hunger and fear Read More
President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin landed in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations between Bénin and Niger. The two nations have experienced …
Romuald wadagni’s visit to Niamey signals new diplomatic ties with Niger Read More
Benin is significantly advancing its strategy for restoring forest landscapes. On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Hêkandji Public Primary School, located within the Tori-Bossito commune, hosted the 42nd annual National …
Benin’s 42nd national tree day: empowering youth for environmental stewardship Read More
Politics Morocco champions humanitarian action at african union peace council The Kingdom, as African Union Champion on migration, has placed humanitarian action at the core of its foreign policy and …
Morocco champions humanitarian action at african union peace council Read More
The European Union, alongside key European cooperation agencies, formalized a €348 million funding package—equivalent to nearly 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams—dedicated to advancing Morocco’s water infrastructure initiatives. The agreement was signed …
EU allocates €348 million to boost Morocco’s water strategy amid climate challenges Read More
The Constitutional Council in Ouagadougou is currently reviewing whether opposition leader Ousmane Sonko can retain his seat in the National Assembly. This high-stakes legal examination has sparked intense debate among …
Ouagadougou’s constitutional council weighs ousmane sonko’s parliamentary fate Read More
In a dramatic turn at the ongoing trial for the murder of Cameroonian radio host Martinez Zogo, a harrowing video depicting the final moments of the journalist was unveiled yesterday …
Shocking video surfaces in martinez zogo murder trial in Yaoundé Read More
Mali and Burkina Faso are deepening their security collaboration as armed group threats persist along their shared border and a fresh wave of Burkinabè refugees crosses into Malian territory. On …
Mali and Burkina Faso step up joint security and diplomatic efforts amid armed group threats Read More
Al Aminou Lo lance des piques au Premier ministre sortant, Ousmane Sonko During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo underscored the critical need for government actions to …
Prime minister al aminou lo’s inaugural address hints at past consultations with ousmane sonko Read More