News in brief

At the 2025 edition of the African Financial Industry Summit (AFIS 2025), opening speeches placed a strong emphasis on interoperability among the continent’s financial players and highlighted Morocco’s leadership role in driving a collaborative vision for Africa’s financial integration. It......

Ivorians began voting on Saturday, October 25, 2025, to elect their next president in a key election seen as a test of stability for the West African nation. Nearly nine million voters are expected to cast their ballots across the country before polls close at 6:00 p.m. local time (GMT). Incumbent president......

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Sustainable Investment Forum (ASIF) have reaffirmed their partnership to advance sustainable development across the continent. Their renewed cooperation aims to promote economic transformation, social equity, and responsible investment......

(IOM), Amy Pope, has concluded her official visit to Morocco, reaffirming the Organization’s long-standing partnership with the country and emphasizing the importance of balanced and human-centered migration governance. During her visit, Amy Pope met with the TIBU team at the Second-Chance School,......

Russia is preparing to sign a bilateral agreement with Morocco to protect and promote investments, reflecting Moscow’s aim to strengthen its economic presence in Africa and diversify trade partnerships beyond traditional markets. This follows six similar agreements already concluded with other......

The energy partnership between Morocco and Nigeria has reached a new milestone with the creation of a joint company to oversee the implementation of the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Estimated at nearly $25 billion, the project aims......

The United States has lifted visa restrictions for Ghana, a key West African partner in Washington’s immigration policy, the American embassy in Accra confirmed on Saturday. This announcement follows an agreement in which Ghana agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States,......

Eighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a formal complaint with the African Development Bank (AfDB) over the construction of a major water project, claiming that it has caused extensive damage to farmland, polluted water sources, and harmed local homes. Approximately 1,600 residents of villages......

The United Nations Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, praised Morocco’s commitment to fostering dialogue among Libyan parties during her visit to Rabat on Monday. After meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African......

At least 69 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to an updated toll released by Mauritanian coast guards on Friday. Dozens remain missing more than 48 hours after the tragedy, which highlights the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe......

On June 28, 2025, the European Union (EU) spokesperson for Foreign Affairs reiterated that “neither the EU nor any of its member states recognize the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).” This statement came amid over-communication from certain separatist channels regarding the EU-AU......

The Swiss-Cameroonian activist Nathalie Yamb, known for her outspoken pan-Africanist positions and her criticism of France’s influence in Africa, announced that she has been appointed special adviser to the President of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani. Along with her new role, she also received......

The Rwandan government has welcomed the first group of seven people deported from the United States as part of a controversial resettlement agreement. Officials reported that three of the individuals wish to return to their home countries, while four plan to remain in Rwanda and build new lives. Rwanda......