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France recalls all diplomats as Burkina Faso severs ties Under the leadership of military junta chief Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso declared on Friday its decision to sever diplomatic relations with Paris. Ibrahim Traore, pictured on […]
Following the heated conclusion of the Morocco-Canada match at the 2026 World Cup in Aubervilliers, France, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco has taken decisive action by filing a formal complaint with French authorities. […]
The Malian Armed Forces have declared a significant shift in momentum, asserting full command over contested areas targeted by attacks from the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad in the northern regions and the […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a significant turnaround in the security landscape, asserting full control over previously contested zones targeted by attacks from the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a significant shift in the conflict dynamics, asserting full control over regions previously contested by armed factions in the north, center, and south of the country. According to […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a decisive shift in the conflict, asserting their regained dominance over regions previously targeted by attacks from both the Azawad Liberation Front in the northern territories and the […]
To elevate its fruit exports to global standards, the Bénin government, led by President Romuald Wadagni, is implementing sweeping reforms across the agricultural value chain. Two flagship projects—an industrial-scale plant laboratory in Glo-Djigbé and a […]
Diplomacy Morocco joins Mediterranean Union Parliamentary Assembly leadership The Kingdom has been elected to the Assembly’s Bureau and entrusted with leading the Artificial Intelligence Commission, underscoring the growing confidence in Morocco’s parliamentary diplomacy and its […]
Libreville, Monday, July 6, 2026 – Gabon has reached a pivotal milestone in its economic transformation journey, officially inaugurating its inaugural sovereign national Data Center. This advanced infrastructure represents far more than just technological equipment; […]
The French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to make his maiden official trip to Morocco on July 15, marking a significant milestone in French-Moroccan diplomatic relations. The following day, he will co-chair the High-Level […]
On the occasion of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) second anniversary, observed on July 6, 2026, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the current president of the Confederation, delivered a notably assertive address. The Burkinabè head of […]
Global crude oil production saw a significant increase in June, with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reporting a robust rebound. The eleven core members of the cartel collectively pumped 19.43 million barrels […]