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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger cut ties with the International Criminal Court, citing neo-colonial bias

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of serving as a tool of "neo-colonialist repression." The decision marks a significant shift in their approach to international justice as they prioritize building......

Morocco and Niger deepen military cooperation as Sahel challenges persist

A high-ranking military delegation from Niger recently concluded a week-long visit to Morocco, underscoring the strengthening ties between the two nations amid growing regional instability in the Sahel. Under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Army Corps General Mohammed Berrid hosted Niger’s......

Morocco and Mauritania boost military cooperation with joint counterterrorism workshop

The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco and the Mauritanian Army organized a joint workshop this week in Nouakchott focused on counterterrorism and border control. The initiative underscores the growing security partnership between the two neighboring countries at a time when the Sahel remains plagued by instability......

Niger seeks to revive its national airline to boost connectivity

Niamey – The government of Niger has announced the creation of a new national airline, Niger Air International, as part of its strategy to improve domestic and international connectivity and to support socio-economic development. The decision, adopted during a Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday,......

Mali escalates drone dispute with Algeria to International Court of Justice

Mali has formally lodged a complaint against Algeria at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of shooting down a Malian army reconnaissance drone in early April within Malian territory. The incident has further strained relations between the two countries, which have faced growing......

Algeria’s reactive approach falls short against Morocco’s Sahel strategy

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently announced an ambitious plan to position Algerian ports as vital trade hubs for landlocked African nations. Speaking at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Tebboune emphasized Algeria’s intent to revitalize its neglected ties with the continent,......

Morocco aids Niger in eliminating Boko Haram leader ‘Bakura’ in joint operation

Niger’s military forces, with critical support from Morocco’s intelligence services, successfully neutralized Ibrahim Mahamadou, known as “Bakura,” a top Boko Haram leader. The operation, carried out in the Diffa region near Lake Chad, underscores Morocco’s expanding influence......

Moroccan authorities arrest 18-year-old suspected ISIS supporter

Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) has detained an 18-year-old man in the Douar El Amarna area of Settat province, suspected of planning terrorist attacks inspired by ISIS ideology. The arrest, carried out early Sunday, underscores Morocco's ongoing efforts to counter rising......

Mali announces release of kidnapped Moroccan truck drivers

The Malian government has confirmed the release of four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped earlier this year near the northeastern border of Burkina Faso with Niger. The drivers, abducted in January, were freed last Sunday and are reported to be "safe and sound." Joint effort leads......