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Gabon’s presidential election campaign: A call for pragmatic leadership

في الغابون، يتنافس ثمانية مرشحين على الرئاسة في انتخابات 12 أبريل/نيسان. وسيُحدد أكثر من 800 ألف ناخب، مسجلين في قاعدة بيانات وزارة الداخلية بعد انتخابات 2023، هوية الرئيس......

Hamas accepts new ceasefire proposal from mediators

Hamas has agreed to continue discussions on a ceasefire in Gaza after accepting a new proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The Palestinian group's acceptance was announced late Saturday. Khalil al-Haya, a senior Hamas official, confirmed during an Eid Al Fitr address that the group had agreed......

US-Japan partnership strengthens to deter Chinese aggression

The United States and Japan share a common “warrior ethos” in addressing Chinese aggression, particularly in the Taiwan Strait, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo, Hegseth emphasized Japan's crucial role......

Palestinians in Gaza observe Eid amid war and despair

In Gaza, Palestinians marked the Eid al-Fitr holiday with little to celebrate, as food supplies dwindled and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict showed no signs of ending. On Sunday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 19 people, including many women and children. Traditionally a festive occasion to end......

King Mohammed VI’s appointments reinforce commitment to reform

King Mohammed VI’s recent appointments reflect a renewed drive for institutional reform, particularly in human rights and education. The appointment of Mohammed Habib Belkouch as ministerial delegate for human rights, along with Amina Bouayach’s reappointment as head of the National Human......

EU urges citizens to prepare for potential crises

The European Union has called on its 450 million citizens to stockpile food, water, and other essential supplies to last at least 72 hours. This warning comes amid rising threats from war, cyberattacks, climate change, and disease, which increase the risk of crises across the continent. The call to......

Amina Bouayach reappointed as president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has reappointed Amina Bouayach as the president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), reaffirming her leadership role that commenced in December 2018. This decision underscores the Royal commitment to bolstering constitutional institutions dedicated to......

Corruption remains a pervasive issue in South Africa

Corruption within various institutions in South Africa, particularly in sectors such as policing, business, education, and public entities, continues to pose a significant and endemic challenge, according to a report released by Corruption Watch on Friday. In its 13th report titled "Accountable......

UK businesses free to operate in Morocco’s Sahara

The UK government has affirmed that British companies are allowed to conduct business in Morocco's southern provinces of Sahara, emphasizing that businesses can make independent decisions regarding trade and investment in the area. This declaration was made by Minister of State for Trade Policy,......

Trump hosts White House Iftar with Moroccan ambassador in attendance

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House on Thursday evening, welcoming representatives of the Muslim community in the United States alongside members of the Arab and Islamic diplomatic corps accredited in Washington. Among the distinguished guests was Morocco’s Ambassador......

Iran's response to Trump's letter on nuclear talks

Iran has responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered through Oman, urging Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, as reported by Iranian state media. According to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the response was appropriately sent through Oman. Araghchi emphasized that Iran......

Algeria urges Spain to reassess support for Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan

Algeria is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to persuade Spain to reconsider its backing of Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara. During a recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s representative, Ibrahim Boughali, called......

Celebrating 250 years of US-Morocco diplomatic relations

The United States has introduced a congressional resolution to honor its long-standing diplomatic ties with Morocco, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of their relationship in 2027. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing Morocco as “the first country to......