Politics
The French military officially withdrew from Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its permanent presence in West Africa. This withdrawal, which began in March, culminated with the handover of the last two French military bases to Senegalese authorities. Final handover of military bases The largest......
Ivory Coast has once again expressed its full support for Morocco's autonomy proposal aimed at resolving the regional dispute over the Sahara. Speaking at the United Nations Committee of 24, the country's Permanent Representative, Tiémoko Moriko, praised Morocco’s extensive efforts......
Dominica has reaffirmed its firm backing of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara, calling it “the solution of compromise” at the recent United Nations Committee of 24 (C24) seminar held in Dili, Timor-Leste. Addressing the committee, Dominica’s Permanent Representative to the UN,......
Côte d’Ivoire has emphatically reaffirmed its full support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, aimed at resolving the long-standing dispute over Sahara. This declaration, made during the UN Committee of 24 (C24) regional seminar in Dili, Timor-Leste, underscores the West African nation’s......
Recent reports have revealed the arrest of Bazi Mathieu, also known as "Nico," by Ivorian authorities under President Alassane Ouattara. This event raises significant questions regarding its purpose, especially amid accusations that the Ivorian government has been involved in efforts to destabilize......
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......
In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire have formalized a military cooperation agreement. This agreement was signed on Friday during a pivotal meeting in Rabat between Abdellatif Loudiyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in......
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......
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......
Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its unwavering stance in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as highlighted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Ivorians Abroad, Léon Kacou Adom. This declaration was made during the Fifth Session of......
In his New Year's message, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire announced the planned transfer of the French military base in Abidjan to Ivorian forces, set to take place in January 2025. This decision follows a previously agreed-upon framework for a "concerted and organized"......
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......
