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Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania, leaving 69 dead and dozens missing

At least 69 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to an updated toll released by Mauritanian coast guards on Friday. Dozens remain missing more than 48 hours after the tragedy, which highlights the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe......

Fez Ziarra grows as a center of Senegalese spiritual connection

The annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez, Morocco, has become an increasingly essential spiritual journey for Senegalese faithful. Once limited to religious elites, the Ziarra now attracts thousands from across Senegal, reflecting a broader embrace of spiritual......

Senegal’s growing enthusiasm for the Ziarra of Fez

The annual “Ziarra” pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez has been gaining momentum in Senegal, attracting an ever-wider circle of devotees beyond the traditional Sufi brotherhoods, according to the Senegalese daily Le Soleil. Once considered the preserve......

Tourism: Senegalese newspaper praises Morocco as a top destination

The Senegalese daily Le Soleil has recently published an article highlighting Morocco as one of Africa’s leading tourist destinations. The newspaper praised the Kingdom’s hospitality, its renowned gastronomy, and the remarkable diversity of its landscapes. In its feature titled “Hospitality,......

Morocco and Senegal deepen industrial ties with a pan-African vision

Morocco and Senegal are strengthening their economic partnership, advancing a shared Pan-African co-development vision. Bilateral trade between the two nations surged from $98.5 million in 2010 to $370 million in 2024, underscoring their growing collaboration based on mutual trust, solidarity, and economic......

Senegalese newspaper honors Morocco with special edition on the occasion of Throne Day

Dakar – The Senegalese state-owned daily Le Soleil has published a special edition dedicated to Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of Throne Day, celebrating HM King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne. The issue praises Morocco's dynamic development and the strength of its ties with......

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......

Senegal confirms support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

During the recent regional seminar of the United Nations Committee of 24 (C24) held in Dili, Timor-Leste, Senegal reiterated its strong backing for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative as the most viable compromise to resolve the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Senegal’s Deputy Permanent......

U-20 AFCON: CAF to Hold New Draw This Sunday

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold a new draw for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 this Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. (Moroccan time). Originally scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast, the tournament has been relocated to Egypt following the Ivorian withdrawal, rendering the previous......