The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group continue to participate actively in ongoing peace talks in Doha, Qatar, despite missing the deadline to finalize a comprehensive peace agreement, Qatari mediators said Tuesday. “The two parties are engaged positively, and we are working closely with them as well…......

Spain is grappling with one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with over 373,000 hectares of land scorched this year, surpassing the devastating losses of 2022. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that "difficult hours remain" in the fight against the flames, despite a slight drop in temperatures providing temporary......

The United Kingdom is facing growing criticism for weakening environmental protections inherited from the European Union, despite Labour’s pledge not to reduce standards. An analysis by experts and NGOs shows that, five years after Brexit, the country is lagging behind Europe in areas such as clean air, water quality, biodiversity, and......

Raging wildfires in western Spain have scorched an additional 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) in less than 24 hours, according to satellite data released Tuesday. The total area burned this year has now reached a staggering 373,000 hectares (922,000 acres), marking Spain’s worst fire season since records began in 2006. Worst fire season......

Johannesburg, August 19, 2025 – Millions of South Africans are grappling with the consequences of statelessness, three decades after the end of apartheid, facing major challenges in accessing basic services, according to government officials and NGOs. Authorities have warned about what they describe as a “silent crisis”......

The 21st edition of the Festival des Plages Maroc Telecom has brought electrifying energy to Morocco’s northern coast, enthralling audiences in Martil, Nador, and Saïdia with unforgettable performances. Since its launch on August 15, the event has drawn tens of thousands of attendees, blending tradition and contemporary music to......

According to the minister, European Union member states issued more than 606,000 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2024, reflecting an improvement in bilateral relations and a departure from previous tensions. France alone granted nearly 284,000 visas, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023, making Morocco the top beneficiary of French visas......

A horrific case of gang rape involving a 13-year-old boy has sparked outrage across Morocco, raising serious questions about the safety and oversight of public events. The incident occurred during the annual Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida province, a major cultural gathering attended by thousands. The victim's ordeal The......

At least 27 people lost their lives after a tragic road accident in Benin, when a passenger bus fell into the Ouémé River during the night from Saturday to Sunday, according to civil protection services. An earlier report from the Beninese Ministry of the Interior mentioned one confirmed death and 44 missing persons. Rescue......

Morocco has announced the dispatch of an additional humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza, responding to the dire conditions facing Palestinians in the besieged enclave. Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who chairs the Al-Quds Committee, the initiative aims to alleviate the suffering caused by Israel’s ongoing blockade......

The Balearic Islands have recently witnessed an unprecedented arrival of irregular migrants. More than 600 people, departing from the Algerian coast, landed on the archipelago — the largest migratory wave in its recent history, according to the Spanish daily ABC. This surge is the result of a mix of domestic and external factors. Internally,......

Morocco’s banking sector saw a marginal decline in liquidity needs, with demand falling 0.88% in July to an average of MAD 113 billion ($12.53 billion), compared to MAD 114 billion ($12.66 billion) in June. Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), the country’s central bank, intervened with a total of MAD 128.8 billion ($14.29 billion) to meet these......

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned that the coming hours will be “difficult” in the battle against devastating wildfires that have ravaged western Spain for more than ten days. Despite the end of the intense heatwave that gripped the country, large areas remain under threat. Speaking during a visit to an emergency......