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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......

Spanish Defense Minister Highlights Morocco’s Crucial Role in Migration Control Amid Broader European Challenges

In a recent statement, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles emphasized the “complete and unwavering” collaboration between Spain and Morocco in tackling migration issues. Speaking on Thursday, Robles responded to criticisms from the People's Party regarding the government’s......

Morocco Amplifies Border Security, Dramatically Curbs Illegal Sea Crossings to Spain's Ceuta

In a significant development along the Morocco-Spain border, enhanced vigilance by Moroccan authorities has led to a substantial 80% reduction in illegal swim entries to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. This marked decrease in irregular migration attempts comes as a result of intensified efforts by Morocco......

BCIJ Arrests ISIS-Affiliated Suspect Plotting Serious Terror Projects in Morocco

In a significant counterterrorism operation, Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) has arrested an ISIS-affiliated suspect in the rural community of Ourika, near Marrakech. The suspect, a 16-year-old male, was allegedly planning several serious terrorist projects targeting......

Moctar Ould Diay Appointed as Mauritania’s New Prime Minister

In a significant political move following his recent re-election, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has named Moctar Ould Diay as Mauritania’s new Prime Minister. This announcement, made through a presidential decree on Friday, comes shortly after President Ghazouani’s inauguration......

Morocco Co-Chairs Crucial Meeting on Global Food Security in Rome

In a pivotal gathering held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Morocco co-chaired a significant meeting aimed at bolstering collaboration among key United Nations food security agencies. The discussions, led by Youssef Balla, Morocco’s Permanent Representative......

Chad's Fifth President: Steering Towards Change and Reconciliation

Situated in the heart of the Sahel region, Chad holds a pivotal position, its geopolitical landscape intricately intertwined with neighboring conflicts in Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, and the Lake Chad basin. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, officially sworn in on May 24th in......

Morocco's Frontline Battle Against ISIS' African Resurgence

As the Islamic State's grip on its former strongholds in Iraq and Syria wanes, a sinister new front is emerging: the vast expanses of Africa. According to a report from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the terrorist group's African affiliates are gaining alarming strength, seizing......