Politics
Gabonese citizens are anxiously awaiting the results of the upcoming presidential election, set for April 12, marking the first such race since the fall of the Bongo regime in August 2023. The campaign, which began on March 29, will run until April 11, with the election scheduled for April 12. General......
Morocco's presidency of the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) in March reaffirmed the country's steadfast dedication to promoting peace and stability across Africa. Key discussions during this tenure included the impact of artificial intelligence on security and peace, as......
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......
Several African countries have expressed their support for Morocco’s initiative to reintegrate nations suspended from the African Union following military coups. After Burkina Faso, both Gabon and Niger have joined this momentum. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger sent a letter to his Moroccan......
As the election for the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approaches, set for May 29, 2025, in Abidjan, speculation about the countries supporting the five candidates is intensifying. As of now, the positions of many countries remain unclear, making the race wide open. The five candidates......
In a significant address before the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), Morocco underscored the imperative of providing support to countries undergoing political transitions. The aim is to facilitate their swift reintegration into this pan-African institution. During informal consultations......
Morocco has officially taken over the presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of March, marking its fourth time leading the pan-African decision-making body. This milestone reflects Morocco’s steadfast commitment to advancing peace, stability, and......
Morocco reinforced its position within the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) throughout 2024, demonstrating its commitment to continental stability and development. During its second mandate (2022-2025), Morocco focused on addressing critical African challenges while promoting sovereignty......
The fourth edition of the annual MD Sahara Forum commenced on Friday in Dakhla under the theme "King Mohammed VI: 25 Years of Royal Vision, 10 Years of Progress in the Southern Provinces, A National and Continental Drive Forward." Held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, this......
The report by Jean-Marie Bockel, a special envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron, marks a pivotal moment in the redefinition of military cooperation between France and Africa. This comprehensive document, the result of extensive consultations and months of reflection, proposes a nuanced transformation......
At the United Nations headquarters in New York, Gabon has renewed its backing for Morocco's territorial claims over Sahara and endorsed the Kingdom's autonomy plan as a solution to the long-standing regional dispute. During a meeting of the UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee, Gabon's......
In a significant diplomatic event, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita, welcomed three new ambassadors to the country on September 18, 2024, in Rabat. This ceremony marked an important step in strengthening Morocco's international......