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Morocco-France electrical interconnection project makes strides

The Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, recently led a virtual meeting to discuss the progress of technical and economic studies related to the Morocco-France electrical interconnection project. This initiative is part of a strategic partnership aimed at......

Boualem Sansal appeals five-year prison sentence in Algeria

Boualem Sansal, the renowned Franco-Algerian author, has officially appealed his five-year prison sentence, as confirmed by his French lawyer, Me François Zimeray. Sansal has been incarcerated since November 16, 2024, following his conviction last week. Zimeray also urged for a "humanitarian......

France and Algeria rekindle diplomatic ties after tensions

Relations between France and Algeria have taken a new turn as both nations seek to mend a historically complex relationship marked by political strife. Following months of strained interactions, French President Emmanuel Macron and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, have agreed to reestablish......

Alstom to deliver 18 high-speed trains to Morocco for enhanced connectivity

French company Alstom has announced its commitment to provide Morocco with approximately 18 high-speed trains of the "Avelia Horizon" model, as part of the kingdom's railway network expansion. In a statement released recently, Alstom, a global leader in sustainable smart transport, confirmed......

Algerian writer Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison

A court in Algeria has sentenced Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison, a decision made on Thursday, March 27. This ruling follows Sansal's detention since November and represents a lesser penalty than the ten years sought by the prosecution, according to an AFP correspondent......

Lebanese president's visit to France marks key step in political and economic reconstruction

Lebanese President Michel Aoun is visiting France, his first trip to Europe since taking office. During his visit, he is set to meet President Emmanuel Macron, who had previously expressed France's commitment to supporting Lebanon's recovery after the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.......

Collective pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement

During a virtual summit hosted by London, a group of thirty leaders supporting Ukraine agreed to apply "collective pressure" on Russia, which is suspected of wanting to continue the war, to compel Moscow to accept a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the participants in the......

Spain considers military options for Ukraine peacekeeping mission

Spain remains cautious about sending troops to Ukraine for a potential European Union peacekeeping mission, unlike some of its European counterparts. Current reports indicate that the Ministry of Defence is evaluating multiple scenarios, awaiting developments in peace negotiations. Prime Minister Pedro......

Macron affirms France's loyalty to NATO amid Trump's criticism

On Thursday, President Donald Trump questioned whether NATO would come to the United States' defense if attacked, prompting a response from French President Emmanuel Macron who reaffirmed France’s role as a "loyal and faithful" ally of the U.S. Trump’s doubts about NATO’s......