Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
The kingdom of Morocco has taken a historic step by naming a newly inaugurated highway after former US President Donald Trump, recognizing his pivotal role in supporting the country’s sovereignty claims over the Western Sahara. In a landmark announcement, King Mohammed VI revealed that the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway, spanning 1,055 kilometers, has been officially designated as […]
In Cameroon’s intricate political landscape, the name Biya resonates with significant influence. At the forefront of recent discussions is Franck Biya, widely considered a prominent contender for the nation’s vice-presidency. As the son of long-standing President Paul Biya, Franck Biya’s potential ascension highlights the enduring impact of the presidential family on national governance. The political […]
In a historic gesture of gratitude, Morocco has renamed a critical highway connecting the southern regions to the disputed Western Sahara after former US President Donald Trump, following his pivotal decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the territory. The decision, announced by the official Moroccan news agency, marks a significant moment in bilateral relations. A […]
The Kingdom of Morocco has paid tribute to former US President Donald Trump in a manner befitting his own flamboyant style. Following a royal decree by King Mohammed VI, a major highway linking southern Morocco to the contested territory of Western Sahara has been renamed in his honor, as announced by the official Moroccan news […]
Cameroon: paul biya’s extended absence ignites political debate President Paul Biya’s two-month absence from Cameroon, occurring just eight months into his eighth consecutive term, marks an unprecedented period of public uncertainty. This extended departure has fueled widespread questions and concerns across the nation. Despite the unusual length, Benoit Ndong Soumeth, a minister at the Presidency, […]
On July 26, 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani justified his seizure of power in Niamey by vowing to rescue Niger from what he described as an uncontrollable security crisis. Three years later, the reality has starkly contrasted with those initial assurances. Instead of stability, the country now grapples with unrelenting insecurity, economic stagnation, frayed diplomatic ties […]
U.S. political advisor meets with Sahrawi peace advocates in Laayoune A high-level meeting took place in Laayoune this week between a senior political advisor from the U.S. Embassy in Morocco and leaders of the Sahrawis for Peace movement, marking another step in ongoing diplomatic engagement regarding the Western Sahara issue. The gathering, held at the […]
Trump reaffirms US recognition of Morocco’s western Sahara sovereignty in message to King Mohammed VI On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the Throne Day, celebrated on Thursday, July 30, King Mohammed VI of Morocco received a significant message from then-US President Donald Trump. In this communication, President Trump explicitly reaffirmed his nation’s recognition […]
Bénin On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Benin proudly marked the 66th anniversary of its international sovereignty. The official ceremony, held along Cotonou’s vibrant Boulevard de la Marina, featured numerous significant moments, both institutionally and symbolically. This year’s national holiday, the first to be presided over by President Romuald Wadagni, was notably characterized by the return […]
Few bilateral relationships in modern geopolitics have proven as enduringly contentious—or as consequential for regional stability—as the one between Algeria and Morocco. Since emerging from French and Spanish colonial rule in the mid-20th century, their ties have swung between cautious cooperation and open hostility, marked by border clashes, diplomatic ruptures, and a Cold War-style rivalry […]
The United States has made a decisive statement regarding the Western Sahara dispute, affirming its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the region. This bold position underscores Washington’s unwavering support for Rabat’s autonomy proposal, which it deems the only viable path forward for a lasting resolution. In a congratulatory message to King Mohammed VI on the […]
The 27th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day brought a significant diplomatic message from Washington. In a letter addressed to King Mohammed VI, outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump reconfirmed America’s unwavering stance on Western Sahara, endorsing the Moroccan autonomy plan as the cornerstone for a lasting solution. Washington embraces Morocco’s autonomy proposal In his communication, the […]
