Keywords: Sovereignty


Lagarde urges Europe to strengthen its own artificial intelligence capabilities

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has called on Europe to strengthen its domestic artificial intelligence capabilities, warning that heavy reliance on foreign technologies could create vulnerabilities for the region’s financial system and broader economic resilience. Speaking in......

Tafouk TV: Sahel Alliance launches a shared television network

The Alliance of Sahel States, known by its French acronym AES, has added a new institution to its growing network of shared structures with the launch of Tafouk TV, a television channel designed to serve the three-member bloc of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Based in Bamako, the channel began its regular......

Morocco and Mistral launch AI tools built to understand Moroccan Darija

Morocco is moving to strengthen the linguistic capabilities of its artificial intelligence ecosystem, with the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and Mistral announcing the first concrete outputs of their strategic partnership. The initial tools are being developed within the framework......

Guinea-Bissau renews support for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan

Guinea-Bissau has once again declared its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, with Foreign Minister Fatumata Jau describing her country’s position as clear, consistent and unequivocal. Jau made the statement on Saturday, September 26, on the sidelines......

IAPS: A New Casablanca-Based Initiative to Measure Africa’s Social Progress

The Casablanca-based Observatoire Social has launched the African Social Progress Index (IAPS), a new framework intended to provide a broader reading of social progress across the continent while inviting African institutions and experts to help shape its development. Presented as an initiative designed......

Puigdemont reopens the Ceuta and Melilla debate with calls for referendums

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has brought the long-standing dispute surrounding Ceuta and Melilla back into Spain’s political debate, describing the two Spanish-administered cities as “colonies or cities within Morocco” and arguing that their future could be submitted to......

Mark Carney Visits Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon: A Meeting with Emmanuel Macron Amid Regional Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon on Sunday, where he was welcomed by Emmanuel Macron. This unprecedented visit to the French archipelago comes amid discussions about the territory's sovereignty and tensions raised by statements from Donald Trump. Mark Carney set foot......

Lagarde warns Europe against excessive reliance on US artificial intelligence technology

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has urged Europe to strengthen its ability to develop artificial intelligence technologies domestically, warning that excessive dependence on imported systems could create new risks for the continent’s economic autonomy and technological sovereignty. Speaking......

Greece-Turkey: Mitsotakis Advocates Dialogue While Reaffirming Athens' Red Lines

Greece aims to keep communication channels open with Turkey, while firmly defending its interests. From the island of Kastellorizo, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on Sunday to prioritize diplomatic avenues, while reiterating Athens' determination to protect its sovereign rights. Athens......