Niger faces surge in displaced persons after southwest attacks
Niger faces surge in displaced persons after southwest attacks The southwestern region of Dosso in Niger has witnessed an unprecedented exodus of residents following coordinated assaults in mid-July, local authorities confirmed. The attacks, which targeted multiple villages in the Loga district, disrupted ongoing agricultural activities and left a trail of devastation in their wake. Escalating […]
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Morocco names major highway after donald trump in diplomatic gesture
In a bold diplomatic move, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has honored former US President Donald Trump by naming a key national highway after him. This gesture follows the historic 2020 recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. Monde 2min Highway Donald Trump: A symbolic tribute to US-Morocco relations The Moroccan people will soon travel on […]
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Morocco names highway after donald trump in western Sahara
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 […]
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Cameroon: unraveling the biya family’s political network
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 […]
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Morocco honours Trump with highway name in western Sahara
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 […]
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Morocco honors Trump with highway name in a uniquely bold gesture
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 […]
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Cameroon: paul biya’s extended absence ignites political debate
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, […]
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Three years after the coup: how Niger’s governance crisis deepened instability
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 […]
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Us diplomat meets sahrawi peace advocates in laayoune
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 […]
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Trump reaffirms US recognition of Morocco’s western Sahara sovereignty in message to King Mohammed VI
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 […]
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Benin’s 66th independence: President Romuald Wadagni’s inaugural national day celebration
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 […]
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Algeria Morocco rivalry: a defining feature of north african geopolitics
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 […]
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