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Gabon unlocks FCFA 51 billion to clear domestic debt owed to businesses As Gabon approaches its 66th independence anniversary, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has announced the release of FCFA 51 billion to settle part of the debt owed to local businesses. This initiative aims to bolster small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and revitalize the […]
Regional leadership in migration governance The Moroccan-American scholar Mohamed Daadaoui has highlighted the Kingdom’s pivotal role in preventing irregular migration during a recent discussion in Washington. As a regional leader and international partner, Morocco has earned recognition for its proactive migration policies, which have been widely praised for their effectiveness and transparency. Balancing cooperation and […]
football uefa champions league playoffs lyon to restrict ticket sales for high-stakes champions league playoff against Fenerbahçe Enhanced security measures will be in place at Groupama Stadium for the UEFA Champions League playoff return leg between Lyon and Fenerbahçe. A high-level security meeting is scheduled for this afternoon at the Lyon Prefecture. The purpose: to […]
Sovereignty vs. accountability: The Sahel’s judicial dilemma The announcement by Chad to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks a significant development in the evolving political landscape of the Sahel. This decision follows earlier declarations by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in 2025, all citing the ICC’s perceived ineffectiveness and […]
Nestled in the heart of the Middle Atlas, the town of Azrou has long stood as a silent witness to Morocco’s cultural and political transformations. But its most enduring legacy lies in the halls of a single institution: the former Collège Berbère d’Azrou. Established under French colonial rule, this school was designed to cultivate a […]
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The Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, has urged for the repatriation of Moroccan minors currently in Spain, including those who arrived in Ceuta during the most recent migration surge. This directive aligns with instructions from the Moroccan monarchy to streamline the identification and return process for these young individuals. However, the exact number of […]
Politics Libreville hosts African leaders ahead of Gabon’s independence day By Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2026 135 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — As Gabon prepares to mark its 66th Independence Day, the capital is set to welcome two African heads of state, elevating the August 17 celebrations into a diplomatic milestone. The visits […]
Morocco disrupts alleged plot to force border crossing into Ceuta The Moroccan Ministry of Interior spokesperson, Rachid El Khalfi, confirmed the arrests of suspected ringleaders behind a planned mass border incursion into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on August 15. Authorities also denounced online campaigns inciting such attempts and urged Spain to expedite the repatriation […]
Michel Platini questions the hype around PSG-Bayern’s Champions League clash Michel Platini questions the hype around the legendary PSG-Bayern Munich clash from April 28 (5-4). In a candid interview with L’Équipe magazine, football icon Michel Platini, aged 71, offered his unfiltered perspective on modern football, notably taking a critical stance on the much-celebrated PSG-Bayern Munich […]
Since early Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 05:00 AM, operations at the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) have experienced a significant slowdown. Following a call to action from the Syndicat des agents du Port autonome de Lomé (SYAPAL), port personnel initiated a 72-hour work stoppage, scheduled to conclude on Thursday, August 13, at 11:59 PM. […]
On August 11, the Republic of the Chad commemorated its 66th Independence Day with a grand military parade held at N’Djamena’s Place de la Nation, accompanied by parallel ceremonies in major cities nationwide. President Mahamat Déby Itno presided over the N’Djamena event, joined by two distinguished guests: Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Head of Madagascar’s Transition Committee, […]