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Morocco deepens ties with Niger as ambassador receives national honor

In a ceremony radiating diplomatic significance, Niger’s authorities honored Morocco’s Ambassador Allal Al Achab with the rank of Commander of the National Order of Merit on Wednesday in Niamey. This distinction marks the culmination of over eight years of diplomatic service that has significantly......

Algeria’s mass deportations of migrants ignite diplomatic tensions with Niger

Algeria has expelled nearly 5,000 African migrants to neighboring Niger since early April, further straining already precarious diplomatic relations between the two nations, as reported by Niger’s state television. In a statement earlier this week, Télé Sahel, the state broadcaster......

African support for Morocco’s initiative to reintegrate countries in political transition

Several African countries have expressed their support for Morocco’s initiative to reintegrate nations suspended from the African Union following military coups. After Burkina Faso, both Gabon and Niger have joined this momentum. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger sent a letter to his Moroccan......

Morocco calls for support of transitional nations in the African Union

In a significant address before the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), Morocco underscored the imperative of providing support to countries undergoing political transitions. The aim is to facilitate their swift reintegration into this pan-African institution. During informal consultations......

11 Nigerien soldiers killed in terrorist ambush near Algeria

Eleven Nigerien soldiers lost their lives on Friday in a deadly ambush claimed by a terrorist group in the northern region of the country, close to the Algerian border, according to local sources reported on Saturday. The attack targeted a patrol from the Agadez Special Intervention Battalion, which......

Military governments in West Africa withdraw from ECOWAS

The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formally exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in regional politics. The regional bloc, headquartered in Nigeria, confirmed their withdrawal in a statement on Wednesday, finalizing......

Four Moroccan Truck Drivers Vanish in High-Risk Burkina Faso-Niger Border Zone

Four Moroccan truck drivers have gone missing in a volatile region near the Burkina Faso-Niger border, raising alarm among transport professionals and authorities. The incident, which occurred on January 18, highlights the escalating security risks in an area increasingly plagued by jihadist activity. The......

Austrian Woman Kidnapped in Niger Amid Rising Security Concerns

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger, marking the first abduction of a European citizen in the country since the military coup of 2023. The Austrian Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that its embassy in Algeria, which also covers Niger, had been notified and was in communication......

Morocco's Pivotal Role in Sahel Mediation: A Diplomatic Bridge Between West and Military Regimes

Morocco has emerged as a crucial intermediary between Western nations and the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This diplomatic prowess was recently showcased through the successful negotiation for the release of four French DGSE agents, who had been detained in Burkina Faso since......