Politics
Ali Bongo Ondimba, the former president of Gabon, along with his family, has been released from house arrest and has arrived in Angola’s capital, Luanda, according to the Angolan presidency. Bongo’s family had governed Gabon for 55 years before he was removed from power in a coup in August......
Germany has reaffirmed its financial commitment to the United Nations Mission for Sahara (MINURSO), announcing a substantial contribution exceeding €82 million. This funding aims to enhance the mission's capabilities in critical areas such as training, equipment, renewable energy, digital transformation,......
NATO is close to reaching a new spending agreement aimed at satisfying former US President Donald Trump. The alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has proposed that member nations commit to allocating 3.5% of their GDP to direct defense spending by 2032, along with an additional 1.5% for broader......
Fresh clashes erupted in Tripoli on Wednesday between two major armed factions, despite a declared ceasefire just a day earlier, according to a security source. The fighting involved the Radaa Force and the 444 Brigade, with confrontations taking place in key areas such as the port. Although hostilities......
In a significant legal development, Aksel Bellabbaci, a prominent Kabyle opposition figure, was released on Wednesday by a Paris appeals court, which rejected Algeria’s extradition request related to terrorism charges. The court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing tensions between......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday after Macron denounced Israel's continued blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Netanyahu accused the French leader of siding with what he described as a "murderous Islamist terrorist group"......
In a significant escalation of diplomatic hostilities, France has summoned Algeria’s charge d’affaires in Paris to express its strong disapproval of Algeria’s recent decision to expel French officials. The announcement came from Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who characterized Algeria’s......
President Emmanuel Macron stated that France does not wish to instigate "World War III" due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a lengthy televised interview, he emphasized his intentions for the last two years of his presidency, which will conclude in 2027 after two terms. Despite some......
In London, Leïla Benali and Andrew Forrest advocate for the electric link between Morocco and the UK amidst industrial uncertainties. While the UK government is still considering its political endorsement for the Xlinks project, which aims to connect Morocco's vast solar fields to the British......
Ukraine has claimed that Russia launched a wave of over 100 drones overnight, disregarding attempts by Kyiv and its allies to convince Moscow to initiate a 30-day ceasefire. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 55 of the 108 drones fired by Russia since Sunday night (11 p.m. local time) were shot down.......
France’s development agency AFD pledges €150 million in investments for Morocco’s southern provinces, reaffirming Paris’ recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara. France pledges strong economic support for Morocco’s southern provinces France has solidified its backing......
A series of covert operations allegedly orchestrated by Algeria on French soil has heightened diplomatic tensions between the two nations, with implications that stretch far beyond espionage. According to an explosive report by Le Journal du Dimanche (Lejdd), the Algerian regime under President......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, emphasizing there would be no preconditions. His goal, he said, is to secure a lasting peace and address the fundamental causes behind the three-year war. This announcement came shortly after......
