Keywords: Integration


France urges Iceland to reopen EU membership talks ahead of key referendum

France has encouraged Iceland to reopen negotiations on joining the European Union, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arguing that Reykjavik has "nothing to lose" by restarting the accession process ahead of a decisive national referendum. Speaking alongside Icelandic Foreign......

Morocco calls for stronger south-south trade cooperation amid global trade uncertainty

Morocco has called for stronger trade cooperation among developing countries as global commerce faces growing uncertainty and increasing pressure on the rules-based multilateral trading system. Speaking in Geneva, Omar Zniber, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and......

Chad to remove entry visas for African citizens starting in 2027

Chad will abolish entry visa requirements for all African citizens from January 1, 2027, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced on Wednesday, presenting the decision as a step toward greater continental integration and freedom of movement across Africa. Speaking at the opening of the African......

Stellantis launches Smart Car platform at Morocco’s Kenitra plant

Stellantis has officially launched production of its new Smart Car platform at its manufacturing facility in Kenitra, Morocco, marking an important milestone in the company's industrial strategy for the Middle East and Africa. The new platform will initially support the production of the Fiat Fastback......

ECOWAS leaders expected to grant Sierra Leone's president a second term as chair

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are expected to extend the tenure of Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio as chair of the regional bloc during the organization's 69th Ordinary Summit, scheduled to take place in Freetown. According to regional reports, no alternative......

Ukraine advances in EU membership bid with new negotiations on foreign policy and defense

Ukraine has taken another step toward joining the European Union after member states approved the opening of a new phase of negotiations covering security, defense and foreign policy. The decision marks the second major area of discussion in the complex accession process, as Kyiv continues its efforts......

Mohamed Hachemi Hamdi publicly expresses his support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara

The former candidate for the Tunisian presidential election, Mohamed Hachemi Hamdi, has publicly taken a stand in favor of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, marking a deliberate evolution in his discourse on this regional issue. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, the Tunisian politician......

Morocco reaffirms support for Côte d’Ivoire’s development plan through stronger economic partnerships

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire and supporting African economic integration, as Mehdi Tazi, president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), highlighted the role of Moroccan businesses in the implementation......

Moldova appoints Osmochescu as acting prime minister after Munteanu’s sudden resignation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu as interim prime minister following the unexpected resignation of Alexandru Munteanu. Osmochescu, who also serves as minister of economic development and digitalization, will assume his temporary duties on Wednesday......