Keywords: Sovereignty


Aluminium Dunkirk acquisition by Aluminium Bahrain confirmed for $2.2 billion

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has officially confirmed the acquisition of the French metallurgy company Aluminium Dunkerque in a deal valued at approximately $2.2 billion, marking a significant transaction in the global aluminium industry. The agreement, signed on Monday during the Choose France summit,......

China says Taiwan should not interfere in its air force missions around island

China has stated that Taiwan should not interfere with its air force operations conducted near the island, according to remarks from the Chinese Defence Ministry on Thursday. The comments come amid increased military activity and ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Chinese authorities insist......

Taiwan and China coast guards face off near strategic Pratas Islands

Tensions between Taiwan and China increased over the weekend after coast guard vessels from both sides engaged in a tense standoff near the strategically important Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea. According to Taiwan’s Coast Guard, the confrontation continued for a second......

Panama reiterates support for Morocco’s autonomy plan on Sahara

The Republic of Panama has reaffirmed its consistent position in support of Morocco’s autonomy initiative regarding the Sahara dispute, during a high-level visit to Morocco. The statement was made in Rabat by Panama’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Arturo Hoyos Boyd, following......

Ivory Coast reaffirms support for Morocco Sahara sovereignty

Ivory Coast has reiterated its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, including the Sahara region, following high-level talks held in Rabat between senior officials from both countries. The statement confirms Abidjan’s continued diplomatic alignment with Morocco on a long-standing regional......

Starlink expansion across Africa triggers sovereignty debate as governments set conditions

Starlink has expanded rapidly across African markets as governments reassess how to regulate foreign satellite internet providers. The service has obtained authorization in more than 30 countries on the continent, marking one of the fastest telecom rollouts in recent years. The expansion has intensified......

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty amid uncertainty over US support

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that the future of Taiwan “cannot be decided by external forces,” reaffirming his government’s commitment to defending the island’s sovereignty and democratic system during remarks marking the second anniversary of his inauguration.......

France debates emergency agriculture bill covering water, pesticides and farming reforms

France is preparing for intense parliamentary debates as lawmakers examine a new emergency agriculture bill aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in the farming sector. The proposed legislation, discussed in the National Assembly, comes in response to recent tensions among farmers over income,......

Uganda enacts controversial law targeting foreign influence

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed a controversial new law designed to limit foreign influence in the country, sparking criticism from economists, civil society groups, and political observers. The legislation, known as the “Protection of Sovereignty” law, introduces strict rules......