Keywords: Sovereignty


UK pauses plan to transfer chagos islands after US opposition

The government of the United Kingdom has decided to pause its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands following opposition from the United States. The proposed agreement aimed to hand control of the islands to Mauritius while maintaining a long-term lease for the strategically important military......

Morocco pushes digital sovereignty agenda as AI reshapes global power

Morocco used GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech to advance its strategy on digital sovereignty, as officials highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping economic, security, and political dynamics. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, minister in charge of digital transition and administrative......

Maroc Telecom and EU discuss digital sovereignty at GITEX Africa 2026

Morocco’s telecom operator Maroc Telecom held talks with the European Commission on digital sovereignty during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, highlighting shared priorities on infrastructure security and data governance. The meeting brought together Maroc Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun and European......

Morocco plans africa’s largest data center in dakhla

Morocco has launched technical studies for the construction of Igouda, a project set to become Africa’s largest data center in the southern city of Dakhla. The initiative forms part of the country’s strategy to strengthen digital sovereignty and expand its role in data infrastructure across......

Morocco promotes digital sovereignty model at GITEX Africa 2026

GITEX Africa 2026 opened in Marrakech with more than 50,000 participants attending three days of technology exchanges, investment pitches, and partnerships. The event stands as one of the continent’s largest gatherings focused on digital innovation and entrepreneurship. At the opening session,......

Oracle launches North Africa’s first public cloud region in Casablanca

Oracle has announced the launch of its first public cloud region in North Africa, located in Casablanca. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Gitex Africa, marking a significant milestone for the region’s digital infrastructure. This new cloud region will provide Moroccan businesses,......

Maroc telecom and European Commission strengthen dialogue on digital sovereignty

Maroc Telecom has engaged in high-level discussions with the European Commission to deepen cooperation on digital sovereignty, a key issue shaping global technology strategies. The meeting brought together Mohamed Benchaaboun and Henna Virkkunen on the sidelines of a major technology event, where they......

Data centers take center stage at GITEX Africa 2026

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will place data centers at the core of discussions in Marrakech from April 7 to 9, as African leaders and technology firms focus on the infrastructure shaping the continent’s digital future. Organizers have introduced a dedicated “Smart Data Centres Africa”......

Macron urges Europe to build its own payment system to protect financial sovereignty

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Tuesday to develop its own payment infrastructure, warning that ceding control of financial transactions to American companies would compromise the continent's sovereignty. The remarks, delivered by video message at the Carte Bancaire summit in Paris,......