Opinion
Soft power rivalry in the Maghreb
When a Moroccan chef calls couscous “as Moroccan as the Atlas Mountains,” an Algerian rival is quick to declare it
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Morocco
Malta Deports Three, Hunts Two More After Moroccan Nationals Flee Flight on New Year's Day
Maltese authorities have deported three Moroccan nationals after a dramatic escape from a Turkish Airlines flight at Malta International Airport
Ethiopia
Ethiopia backs new peacekeeping force in Somalia
Ethiopia announced on Friday its collaboration with a new African Union force to combat the Al-Shabaab Islamist insurgents in Somalia.
Democratic Republic of Congo
China foreign minister to visit Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Chad, Nigeria
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will embark on a diplomatic tour of Namibia, the Republic of the Congo,
Mali
Mali accuses Algeria of disrupting its counter-terrorism efforts
Mali’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a sharp denunciation of Algeria’s alleged interference in its internal affairs,
Morocco
Karim Benzema clashes with Moroccan influencer over Algeria comments
Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, rarely engages with social media critics, but he broke his silence after
Mauritania
Senegal and Mauritania take a step closer to joint gas production
Senegal and Mauritania have moved closer to producing natural gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore field, jointly developed
Mauritania
Senegal, Mauritania take step towards shared gas production
Senegal and Mauritania said Wednesday they had moved a step closer towards producing gas after opening the first well at
Libya
Spain's Repsol resumes oil exploration in Libya after 10-year absence
According to reporting by Reuters, Spain’s Repsol has resumed oil exploration in Libya after 10 years, the state oil
Sudan
Sudan’s military leader rules out pre-conflict reconciliation with RSF
According to Sudan’s Sovereign Council leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan any return to the pre-conflict status with the rival Rapid
Guinea
Guinea’s Transitional Leader pledges constitutional referendum in early 2025
Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi Doumbouya, used his New Year’s address, to reaffirm a commitment to restore constitutional
Morocco
Morocco, Qatar explore stronger military cooperation
According to a statement from the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), following a recent meeting between Morocco
Egypt
UN approval of new African Union mission in Somalia legitimizes Egypt’s deployment of troops to the region
On December 27th, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution authorizing a new African Union mission to Somalia to