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Strategic Role of the AU's Wise Group in Peace Consolidation

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), chaired by Morocco for March, has emphasized the strategic role of the Wise Group in conflict prevention, mediation, and peace consolidation. In a statement following its meeting on the activities of the Wise Group and its subsidiary mechanisms—Panwise......

South African ambassador expelled from Washington returns to Cape Town

The South African Ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled from the United States, returned home on Sunday. He expressed no regret over the decision made by the U.S. administration in a statement to the press in Cape Town, where a lively crowd greeted him. The United States had ordered Rasool to......

Integrating environmental dimensions in Africa’s peace, security, and development strategies

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) emphasized the need to incorporate environmental and climatic aspects, including agricultural adaptation, into strategies aimed at fostering peace, security, and development in Africa. In a statement issued on Saturday following its meeting......

Amina Bouayach elected president of GANHRI, marking a significant milestone for human rights

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has hailed the election of Amina Bouayach as the new president of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). This prestigious nomination was celebrated by the CNDH’s social sector, including the Social Works Association......

GITEX Africa Morocco 2025: A Major Milestone in Africa's Digital Transformation

The third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, one of the largest tech and startup events in Africa, will take place from April 14 to 16, 2025, in Marrakech. Hosted under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the event is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform,......

Yahya Abdallah appointed to helm Novartis operations in North Africa

Novartis Pharma Maroc has appointed Yahya Abdallah as the country president for its operations in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria (MTA). Based in Casablanca, Abdallah will oversee the company’s strategic initiatives across these three markets as Morocco advances significant healthcare reforms aimed......

South Africa faces diplomatic setback amid foreign policy criticism

In a significant diplomatic setback for South Africa, the expulsion of its ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has ignited intense debate over the failures of the foreign policy pursued by the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party since 1994. Experts have critically analyzed......

Morocco's pivotal role in African trade and development

Morocco is emerging as a key player in African trade and development, showcasing its strength across several strategic sectors, according to the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). In its Economic Report on Africa 2025, released during the 57th session of the ECA-UN (March 12-18 in Addis Ababa), the......

Morocco's role in Africa's economic integration

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has highlighted Morocco's potential to significantly contribute to the economic integration of Africa through its robust fiscal policies and strategic infrastructure investments. In a tweet following a meeting on Monday between Riyad Mezzour,......