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As Morocco celebrated its 27th Throne Day, King Mohammed VI received a message from US President Donald Trump, reaffirming Washington’s unwavering stance on the Western Sahara dispute and its endorsement …
US reaffirms backing for Moroccan sovereignty over western Sahara Read More
Deadly Boko Haram attack leaves Niger soldiers dead near Lake Chad A coordinated assault by Boko Haram fighters near the southeastern Niger town of N’Guigmi has resulted in the loss …
Deadly boko haram attack leaves Niger soldiers dead near lake Chad Read More
An armed assault by the extremist group Boko Haram has targeted a military outpost in the southeastern region of Niger, leaving a significant number of casualties among national forces. Attack …
Niger soldiers killed in boko haram assault near n’guigmi Read More
Bénin celebrates independence with tribute to defenders of sovereignty The Republic of Bénin marked its Independence Day on August 1st with a heartfelt address from President Romuald Wadagni, who paid …
Benin independence day celebration highlights dedication of security forces Read More
Niger security forces suffer heavy losses in Boko Haram ambush near Lake Chad Boko Haram’s insurgency has claimed thousands of lives in Nigeria’s northeast, with violence spilling into neighboring Niger, …
Deadly boko haram attack kills soldiers in Niger’s east Read MoreIn a brazen assault on Friday morning, armed militants linked to Boko Haram launched a deadly strike against a Nigerien military outpost near the strategic border town of N’Guigmi, located …
Deadly jihadist attack on Niger military base near n’guigmi Read More
The National Republican Coalition (CNR) has launched a bold political offensive against Gabon’s current leadership, taking direct aim at transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The coalition accuses the administration …
Gabon’s republican coalition challenges transition governance Read More
Senegal and France boost security ties ahead of Dakar 2026 youth Olympics Breaking news. With just three months remaining until the historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Senegal and France …
Senegal and France boost security ties ahead of Dakar 2026 youth Olympics Read More
Feature series Morocco and China: A lasting friendship forged in history From King Hassan II’s landmark 1960 UN address to Crown Prince Hassan’s 2024 meeting with Xi Jinping in Casablanca, …
How king hassan ii’s historic speech still shapes Morocco-China ties today Read More
After a standout season in Ligue 1 with RC Lens, Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré is set to embark on his next chapter with Premier League side Brentford. The 24-year-old, who …
Mamadou Sangaré’s record-breaking move to Brentford from RC Lens Read More
Africa Mali’s Security Forces Gain Operational Edge with New Logistics Equipment The Ministry of Security and Civil Protection has equipped Mali’s security forces with twenty vehicles and specialized equipment, fully …
Mali security forces receive boost with new logistics equipment Read More
Reviving Malian agriculture through sustainable and transparent supply chains In response to the rising demand for healthy, locally sourced food, the Resapac network has emerged as a pioneering force in …
Bamako’s organic markets thrive with direct-to-consumer model Read More