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Morocco’s evolving African policy: unity, strategy, and resilience

Morocco’s relationship with Africa has been a journey of unity, fragmentation, and strategic choices, shaped by history, diplomacy, and resilience. Over decades, the country has balanced its African identity with calculated decisions, navigating complex political landscapes and striving for regional......

African parliaments rally behind transformative Atlantic initiative

Speakers of the parliaments of African Atlantic States have unanimously endorsed the Atlantic African States Process (AASP), an initiative spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. The Rabat Declaration, issued at the conclusion of their meeting on Thursday in Rabat, highlighted the ambition to transform the......

Royal Initiative for the Atlantic: A Major Step Toward Sahel Integration and Development

The initiative by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to facilitate Sahelian countries' access to the Atlantic Ocean has been widely praised by the Presidents of the Parliaments of Atlantic African States, according to the President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami. In a statement following......

Military governments in West Africa withdraw from ECOWAS

The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formally exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in regional politics. The regional bloc, headquartered in Nigeria, confirmed their withdrawal in a statement on Wednesday, finalizing......

Africa Faces Uncertainty and Potential Aid Cuts with Trump's Return to Power

Lamu, Kenya – Following the announcement of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, reactions in Africa have been mixed, with both optimism and concern over what his second term could mean for the continent. In Uganda, for instance, lawmakers expressed hope that U.S.-Uganda......

Pan-African Assembly in Accra Tackles Civic Space Challenges Across the Continent

In a bold move to address the mounting challenges facing civil society across Africa, the pan-African movement Africans Rising is set to host the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA 2024) in Accra, Ghana. Scheduled for August 29-31, this landmark event will bring together over 400 in-person participants......

Nigeria Faces Nationwide Protests Over Economic Hardship and Rising Costs

Across Nigeria, hundreds have taken to the streets to protest against the soaring cost of living and escalating fuel prices. The demonstrations, which began recently, are expected to continue for 10 days, prompting heightened security measures in Lagos and the capital, Abuja. Africa's most populous......

Celebrating Strategic Ties: Morocco and Brazil Strengthen Partnership on Throne Day

In a grand celebration marking the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne, Morocco and Brazil underscored their robust and strategic partnership. The event, hosted by the Moroccan Embassy in Brasília, drew distinguished Brazilian figures from various sectors, reinforcing......

King Mohammed VI's Pan-African Vision: 25 Years of Transformative Engagement

As Morocco marks a quarter-century since King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne, the monarch's profound impact on Africa takes center stage. The North African kingdom has evolved from a peripheral player to a pivotal force in the continent's economic, political, and cultural landscape......