Month: July 2026

How artificial intelligence powers Boko Haram’s terror network An investigation by Cambridge University has uncovered that Nigeria’s Boko Haram has integrated six artificial intelligence platforms—three from the United States and three from China—into its operational framework. These tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Meta AI, and DeepSeek, are being used to plan attacks, design explosives, and refine military strategies. AI adoption reshapes terror tactics: from propaganda to battlefield strategy Researchers from Cambridge’s AI Science & Policy Programme conducted 57 in-depth interviews with 27 former Boko Haram members, mid-level commanders, and…

Rabat hosts pivotal Morocco-France summit as diplomatic ties deepen Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is set to host a landmark gathering on July 16 as high-level representatives from Morocco and France convene for the fifteenth session of their bilateral high-level meeting. This pivotal event underscores the robust and evolving partnership between the two nations, rooted in shared strategic interests and longstanding diplomatic collaboration. The meeting takes place within the framework of the exceptional enhanced partnership binding Morocco and France, led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and French…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the evolving Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Two months have elapsed since the official declaration of the Ebola epidemic, and the latest figures, published on July 15, reveal over 2,000 confirmed cases, tragically including 796 deaths. However, the global health authority suggests that the actual number of infected individuals could be two to four times higher than these reported statistics. This significant disparity raises critical questions: What factors contribute to such an immense gap in…

In a bold move to foster continental integration, the Republic of Chad has announced the abolition of visa requirements for African travelers starting January 1, 2027. The landmark decision was unveiled by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during the opening ceremony of the African Water Forum in N’Djamena, an event organized with the support of the World Bank. Under this new policy, all African nationals will be granted unhindered access to Chad, eliminating the need for prior visa applications. This progressive step positions Chad among a select group of African…

Morocco and France Hold High-Level Summit in Rabat to Boost Bilateral Ties The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is hosting the 15th session of the High-Level Morocco-France Meeting today, marking a significant step in the deepening partnership between the two nations. Co-chaired by Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu, the event brings together a high-profile delegation, including over a dozen French ministers and their Moroccan counterparts. Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat on Wednesday evening, marking his first official visit abroad since assuming office. The presence of such…

French-Morocco ties: Lecornu’s visit to Rabat strengthens strategic alliance breaking news French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu touched down in Rabat Wednesday evening for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between France and Morocco. A series of agreements across economic, security, energy, and cultural sectors are set to be finalized during this high-level meeting. Bilateral talks to revive high-level dialogue Warmly received by his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch, Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat accompanied by twelve ministers. This visit follows a thaw in Franco-Moroccan relations since France recognized…