Commodities trading giant Gunvor is once again the subject of a criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning an oil contract with Gabon valued at approximately one billion dollars. The proceedings, led by the Swiss Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPC), are scrutinizing the conditions under which the crude oil off-take agreementContinue Reading
Malian authorities have officially placed a bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, a move targeting one of the Sahel region’s most prominent and elusive jihadist leaders. This declaration by the Malian junta underscores a renewed offensive against key figures deemed a threat to national and regional security. IyadContinue Reading
As diplomatic efforts surrounding the Western Sahara conflict stall, Morocco is forging ahead with its own agenda, prioritizing internal reforms over stalled negotiations. The government in Rabat has intensified its focus on the regionalization plan, a sweeping administrative overhaul aimed at decentralizing power and boosting economic development across the country’sContinue Reading
In a bold move signaling a new chapter for Senegal’s political landscape, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is preparing to officially assume leadership of the Pastef party. The event, described by close associates as a demonstration of strength, is set to solidify his influence ahead of upcoming national challenges. From oppositionContinue Reading
The Malian government has escalated its counterterrorism efforts by introducing a groundbreaking financial incentive program. The initiative, announced through national broadcaster ORTM, offers monetary rewards to individuals who provide actionable intelligence leading to the capture or elimination of key figures in the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM)—an Al-Qaeda affiliate—asContinue Reading
United Nations officials have confirmed the tragic deaths of over 300 individuals at the hands of ADF rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of the current year. These devastating killings have been primarily recorded across the provinces of Ituri and Nord-Kivu. This grim tally includes aContinue Reading
Morocco has secured a €400 million funding package from the European Union (EU) to bolster its national water policy, in collaboration with the EU delegation in Rabat and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France. This landmark program, totaling 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams, is designed to enhance water governance throughContinue Reading
In a move driven by personal conviction, Dr Bacary Thior announced his resignation from the Prime Minister’s office following the departure of Ousmane Sonko from his role as Prime Minister. The former Technical Advisor in charge of Health framed his decision as an act of principle, underscoring his unwavering commitmentContinue Reading
The cashew harvest in Côte d’Ivoire is underway, but the season presents unexpected challenges. The Conseil Coton Anacarde projects total output at over 1.3 million tonnes this year, a figure consistent with recent trends but still down by 200,000 tonnes compared to last season. The decline is not uniform acrossContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew harvest faces setback in Bounkani The cashew nut marketing campaign in Côte d’Ivoire is in full swing, with the Cotton and Cashew Council projecting slightly over 1.3 million tons this year. While production remains robust compared to previous seasons, it is expected to drop by 200,000 tonsContinue Reading
sawti, a groundbreaking non-profit digital platform available at www.sawti.info, is transforming how Moroccan citizens—both at home and abroad—access, understand, and engage with political information. Breaking language barriers to empower citizens Launched by Moroccan entrepreneurs Ismaïl Lahlou and Yassine Lahlou Kamal, sawti was created with a clear mission: to demystify politicalContinue Reading
The Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) is formally contesting Ousmane Sonko’s presence in the National Assembly, demanding the immediate annulment of his parliamentary mandate. In a public declaration, the coalition asserted that the legal maneuvers used to facilitate his return to the legislative chamber areContinue Reading