Month: June 2026

Rwandan refugees in DRC: 8 394 repatriated, 10 000 targeted by 2026 A historic milestone has been reached in the voluntary repatriation of Rwandan refugees living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As of June 2026, 8 394 individuals have already returned to Rwanda since the beginning of the initiative in January 2025. Among them, 2 347 made the journey in 2026 alone, marking a significant acceleration in the process. Rwandan refugees repatriated from Goma to Rwanda The tripartite cooperation between the DRC, Rwanda, and the United Nations High…

Morocco has secured nine pivotal leadership positions within African Union (AU) bodies, reinforcing its growing influence in continental governance. From institutional reforms to migration, financing, environmental challenges, and economic integration, the Kingdom is carving out a more prominent role in shaping the future of the pan-African organization. Morocco’s deepening engagement with the African Union (AU) underscores its ability to shape the continent’s institutional landscape. Following regional consultations in North Africa, the Kingdom has been entrusted with nine high-level positions across AU’s strategic bodies and committees. This advancement reflects both the…

Beijing recently took center stage as Morocco and China accelerated their strategic economic partnership during a pivotal week of high-level engagements. With a shared vision of reindustrialization, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Investment, Karim Zidane, and the Ambassador of Morocco to China, Abdelkader El Ansari, engaged directly with prominent Chinese industrial leaders at the 4th International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). The message was unequivocal: Morocco is positioning itself as the essential industrial hub bridging Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic space. With an unprecedented investment surge—381 projects valued at 580 billion Moroccan…

The diplomatic corridors of Luanda buzzed with tension on January 8, 2026, as leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola engaged in high-stakes negotiations. Behind the closed doors of the presidential palace, President Félix Tshisekedi and his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, faced a pivotal moment in their nations’ relationship, driven by clashing agendas. what’s driving the rift between Kinshasa and luanda? The friction stems from a combination of regional security concerns and economic ambitions. Angola, eager to secure its borders and counter insurgent threats, has pushed for…

Lomé is taking bold steps toward a greener aviation sector with two landmark agreements designed to accelerate the country’s energy transition in air travel. The deals, inked between the Lomé-Tokoin Airport Authority (SALT) and T-OIL, a state-owned energy enterprise, aim to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and expand critical fuel storage capacity at the Lomé International Airport. The partnerships include the phased adoption of SAF—a cleaner alternative to conventional jet fuel—and the construction of a new 1,500-cubic-meter Jet A1 storage tank on the airport grounds. These moves align with global…

High-level diplomatic exchanges between Gabon and Mauritania have reached a new milestone, underscoring the strength of their bilateral ties. During a recent audience in Libreville, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, a special envoy dispatched by Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. The Mauritanian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development carried a formal message from her head of state, reaffirming Nouakchott’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Gabon. This partnership, built on mutual respect and shared values, has long fostered constructive dialogue on regional priorities.…