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Mali withdraws from Francophonie, following Niger and Burkina Faso

Mali has announced its exit from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), a decision that comes on the heels of similar withdrawals by Niger and Burkina Faso. This move signifies a deepening estrangement from France by these military-led Sahelian nations. In an official communication,......

GCC reaffirms commitment to Morocco’s territorial integrity

In a significant reaffirmation of solidarity, Jassim Al Budaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has reiterated the council's steadfast support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over the southern provinces of Sahara. Al Budaiwi delivered these......

UN and Morocco to host anti-terrorism platform in June

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Morocco are set to organize the Marrakech Platform in June, as announced by Vladimir Voronkov, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, during a briefing to member states referenced by Barlamane.com. This event will bring together......

11 Nigerien soldiers killed in terrorist ambush near Algeria

Eleven Nigerien soldiers lost their lives on Friday in a deadly ambush claimed by a terrorist group in the northern region of the country, close to the Algerian border, according to local sources reported on Saturday. The attack targeted a patrol from the Agadez Special Intervention Battalion, which......

Sahel alliance unveils new flag as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso strengthen ties

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has officially introduced its confederation flag, marking a significant milestone in the regional bloc’s development. The unveiling ceremony, held Saturday in Bamako, comes nearly a month after the three nations formally......

Morocco and Mali forge military alliance amid rising Sahel security threats

The security landscape in the Sahel region has reached a critical juncture as Morocco and Mali strengthen their military cooperation through a groundbreaking joint commission meeting in Bamako. The high-level gathering between Moroccan military delegates and their Malian counterparts has established......

Moroccan authorities foil major terrorist plot targeting the kingdom

Moroccan authorities successfully thwarted a significant terrorist plot targeting the Kingdom earlier today, thanks to precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, carried out by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), came......

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......