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global energy shift: record resources divests canadian assets for Gabon oil push A leading Canadian energy firm, Record Resources, has made a decisive strategic pivot by divesting non-core assets in Canada’s Temiskaming region to funnel […]
security threats in Niger and constitutional reforms in the democratic republic of Congo This week’s analysis covers two major developments: an attack on Niamey’s airport claimed by the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims […]
Mbappé celebrates Konaté’s arrival at Real Madrid as France teammate As the dust settles on the World Cup and the summer break draws to a close, Ibrahima Konaté and Kylian Mbappé will soon share the […]
Mauritania’s economic policy under scrutiny: a deeper look at growth and social welfare Recent debates surrounding fuel prices have inadvertently brought Mauritania’s economic policy into sharper focus. While these discussions have often centered on immediate […]
The African Cultural Capitals headquarters in Rabat was officially inaugurated this week in a ceremony attended by prominent figures from the cultural and diplomatic spheres. The event marked a significant milestone for the initiative, which […]
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Morocco‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, welcomed Sering Modou Njie, Gambia’s Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of President Adama Barrow, in Rabat on Thursday. […]
The Constitutional Council recently declared itself incompetent to rule on the deputy status of Ousmane Sonko, who holds the position of second-highest-ranking official in the country. This decision has ignited sharp reactions, particularly from the […]
Unplanned interception in Markounda In a swift and unexpected move, armed personnel believed to be Russian mercenaries conducted a surprise operation in Markounda, leading to the forcible detention of Didot Ali and several of his […]
The Jëf-Jël alliance, led by Talla Sylla, has responded to the Constitutional Council‘s recent decision regarding Ousmane Sonko‘s parliamentary status with a call for immediate legal recourse. The party acknowledged the ruling—issued on June 17, […]
The capital of Italy, Rome, is hosting a high-profile economic summit from June 17 to 19, 2026, where Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Prime Minister of Togo, is championing a revitalized economic partnership between Africa and Europe. […]
An audacious assault by suspected jihadist militants struck the heart of Niamey’s international airport on Thursday morning, leaving eleven soldiers and two civilians dead in a brutal exchange of gunfire and explosions. what happened during […]
The diplomatic ties between Morocco and the Philippines, now spanning half a century, stand as a solid foundation for future collaboration, declares Philippines Ambassador to Rabat Leslie Baja. The milestone was marked last year, celebrating […]