With the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) gripped by deep political and institutional turmoil, opposition leaders and religious representatives traveled to Bujumbura this week for high-level consultations hosted by Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as the current chair of the African Union. The gathering aims to addressContinue Reading
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France has formally filed a complaint with French authorities following reports of flag desecration and verbal attacks on Moroccan supporters in Aubervilliers after the Morocco-Canada World Cup 2026 match. The embassy issued a strongly worded statement, decrying the incidents as ‘serious andContinue Reading
In a decisive turn of events, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a full restoration of security across previously contested regions, where clashes with armed groups had intensified in recent weeks. The announcement comes after weeks of intensified fighting against the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA)Continue Reading
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have declared a decisive shift in momentum, asserting regained control over critical zones previously targeted by coordinated assaults from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in central and southern Mali. renewedContinue Reading
Defense / Security • Strategy • Pan-African Press Mali: Africa Corps struggles as Russian military strategy falters Bamako’s deepening reliance on Russian military support to reclaim territorial control has yielded mixed results at best. Following the withdrawal of Wagner Group, its successor, the Africa Corps, now faces mounting setbacks thatContinue Reading
The first light of dawn had yet to break over Aourir, a quiet coastal village just north of Agadir, when a convoy of armored vehicles and elite units silently rolled through its streets. Residents were still asleep, unaware that a high-priority counterterrorism operation was unfolding in their midst. The missionContinue Reading
The Alliance of Sahel States at a crossroads: military failure meets ideological shift The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), launched amid great fanfare two years ago, now faces a stark reality: its bold declarations of sovereignty are crumbling under the weight of battlefield defeats. Despite the fiery rhetoric from theContinue Reading
The Malian government has officially endorsed the final financing phase for the critical 225 kV North Bamako high-voltage loop project. With a total investment commitment of €166 million, this initiative will serve as the backbone for power supply to the capital city and its surrounding peri-urban areas. Officials confirm theContinue Reading
Diplomacy Morocco joins Mediterranean Union parliamentary bureau The Kingdom has been elected to the Assembly Bureau and entrusted with chairing the Artificial Intelligence Commission, reflecting both the trust placed in Morocco’s parliamentary diplomacy and the growing influence of its Parliament within this Euro-Mediterranean body. 6 July 2026 Morocco’s parliamentary delegationContinue Reading
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a separatist movement, has reportedly joined forces with the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) to launch a second military offensive this weekend. Their objective is to reclaim control of regions in northern and central Mali, currently held by government forces. This latest offensiveContinue Reading
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to arrive in Rabat on 15 July for his inaugural official visit to Morocco. The following day, he will jointly chair with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch the Haute Commission mixte maroco-française, a pivotal forum focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across critical sectorsContinue Reading
For over two and a half centuries, the bond between Morocco and the United States has stood as a cornerstone of diplomatic history, rooted in mutual respect and strategic alignment. The foundation of this enduring partnership was laid in 1786 with the signing of a historic friendship treaty, marking theContinue Reading