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A Pragmatic Redesign of Franco-African Military Cooperation  

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......

Morocco's Atlantic Initiative: Reshaping Sahel-Saharan Geopolitics Amid Regional Challenges

Morocco has launched an ambitious plan to transform the geopolitical landscape of the Sahel-Saharan region. The Atlantic Initiative, unveiled in November 2023, aims to provide landlocked Sahelian countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean while bolstering Morocco's influence in the area. The initiative......

Mali Accuses Algeria of Harboring Terrorists in Fiery UN Address

Mali's government spokesman, Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, delivered a scathing rebuke to Algeria at the 79th Ordinary Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The address marks a significant escalation in the already tense relationship between the two African nations. Maiga accused Algeria of......

Morocco Spearheads Atlantic Access Initiative for Landlocked Sahel Nations

Morocco is taking the lead in a groundbreaking effort to provide landlocked Sahel countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean, aiming to boost economic connectivity and regional cooperation. This initiative, launched by King Mohammed VI in November 2023, has gained significant momentum, as evidenced......

Diplomatic Tensions Escalate as Mali Expels Swedish Ambassador Amid Geopolitical Shifts

In a significant move highlighting the shifting political landscape in West Africa, Mali has ordered Sweden's ambassador to leave the country within 72 hours. This decision, announced by Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, was triggered by what Malian officials described as a "hostile"......

Diplomatic Rift: Mali Cuts Ties with Ukraine Amid Rebel Attack Controversy

In an unexpected diplomatic move, Mali has severed relations with Ukraine, citing allegations that Kyiv supported rebel groups implicated in recent deadly attacks near the Algerian border. This decision, announced by the Malian government on Sunday, has sent shockwaves through international circles,......