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Massad Boulos to visit Morocco and North Africa in key regional tour

Massad Boulos, special advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, is preparing for a high-level diplomatic visit to North Africa, with a central stop in Morocco. This initiative is part of a renewed American approach aimed at strengthening ties in the Maghreb and......

Mauritanian opposition demands President’s direct involvement in National dialogue

A new chapter in Mauritania's political landscape is unfolding as President Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani calls for an inclusive national dialogue involving all political and social forces. The initiative, aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and fostering unity, has been met with cautious......

Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Odesa

Russian forces unleashed a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, targeting 10 regions with over 30 missiles and 300 drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday. The attack caused significant damage in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, where a multi-story apartment building was......

French military completes withdrawal from Senegal, ending regional presence

The French military officially withdrew from Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its permanent presence in West Africa. This withdrawal, which began in March, culminated with the handover of the last two French military bases to Senegalese authorities. Final handover of military bases The largest......

French court revokes parental rights over alleged plan to sacrifice son in Moroccan desert

A court in Bordeaux has stripped a French couple of their parental rights following allegations that they planned to sacrifice their five-year-old son during a trip to Morocco’s desert. While the court partially acquitted them of criminal conspiracy charges, both parents received suspended sentences......

Togo holds municipal elections amid protests and low turnout

Togo conducted its municipal elections on July 17, marking a pivotal yet contentious moment in the nation’s political landscape. The elections come on the heels of violent protests and widespread unrest following constitutional reforms that strengthened President Faure Gnassingbé’s......

German chancellor urges Netanyahu to pursue swift Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to work toward a “speedy ceasefire” in Gaza, as the protracted conflict continues to exacerbate humanitarian crises. The call, made on Friday, also emphasized the need for safe delivery of humanitarian aid......

Moroccan government revives consultations for a sustainable system

Rabat, July 18, 2025 — Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday in Rabat, marking the revival of national consultations on the country’s long-awaited pension reform. The session was convened as a follow-up to the April 2025 meeting of the High Commission......

Talbi El Alami meets former South African president Jacob Zuma in Rabat

Rabat, July 18, 2025 – Rachid Talbi El Alami, President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, received former South African President and leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, Jacob Zuma, on Thursday in Rabat, as part of an official visit to Morocco. The meeting brought together parliamentary......

EU and Morocco strengthen migration and border cooperation

The European Union and Morocco are advancing discussions to establish a new partnership aimed at enhancing migration management and border control. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to promote regional stability and address irregular migration effectively. A deepening partnership European......

Najat Vallaud-Belkacem's appointment to France's Court of Audit sparks political controversy

French-Moroccan Najat Vallaud-Belkacem has been named senior advisor at France’s prestigious Court of Audit, igniting debate over the appointment's timing and fairness. During a cabinet meeting on July 16, the government, on the recommendation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, approved Vallaud-Belkacem’s......

Voice of America employee indicted for threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

A Maryland man was arrested Thursday on charges of making repeated threats to harm Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, her family, and her staff. Allegations of threats and harassment Seth Jason, 64, of Edgewater, Maryland, is accused of threatening to assault and kill Greene during multiple calls......

Tollgate traffic in Bouznika puts transport ministry under pressure

Daily traffic jams at Moroccan toll stations—especially the one in Bouznika—have triggered growing criticism in Parliament and put the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in the spotlight. With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup approaching, lawmakers are demanding......