Author: Aïcha Abdou

Rabat hosted a pivotal high-level meeting this week as Moroccan and French officials convened to elevate their bilateral relationship to new heights. Speaking at the opening of the summit, both the Moroccan and French prime ministers underscored the significance of this diplomatic thaw, marking a clear departure from years of strained relations. Diplomatic breakthrough after years of tension Morocco and France have agreed to deepen collaboration across key sectors during this landmark summit in Rabat. The two-day event, which included bilateral discussions between ministers, reflects a concerted effort to strengthen…

France and Morocco deepen ties with potential treaty and royal visit 20 Minutes avec AFP jeu. 16 juillet 2026 à 12:47 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. warming relations – The French Prime Minister indicates a potential partnership could lead to a royal visit to France and the signing of an unprecedented ‘treaty of friendship’ Diplomatic ties between France and Morocco have significantly warmed in recent years, as evidenced by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s official visit to Rabat. Plans for a state…

High-level diplomatic discussions between France and Morocco have reached a pivotal moment, with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirming plans to elevate bilateral relations during his official visit to Rabat. The discussions, which included a meeting with Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, are set to pave the way for a historic friendship treaty and a potential state visit by King Mohammed VI to Paris. The thaw in relations follows years of diplomatic tension, marked by visa disputes and espionage allegations. A key turning point came in mid-2024 when France openly…

L’IA au service du terrorisme : comment Boko Haram réduit ses effectifs grâce aux chatbots Une étude de l’université de Cambridge affirme que Boko Haram exploite plusieurs plateformes d’intelligence artificielle pour préparer ses opérations. Les chercheurs décrivent une évolution rapide des méthodes du groupe terroriste et alertent sur les défis posés aux services de renseignement. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

The Port of Abidjan has deepened its economic ties with Ouagadougou, Bamako and Niamey, reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in West Africa. This strategic move comes as the port continues to serve as a vital gateway for landlocked Sahel nations despite recent geopolitical realignments. Record throughput drives port expansion In 2025, the Port of Abidjan achieved a 16% surge in total cargo volume, underscoring its enduring role in facilitating trade for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger—three countries with no direct maritime access. This milestone has cemented its…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken center stage on the world stage by assuming the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the entire month of July 2026. This historic milestone comes just six months after the country began its two-year term as a non-permanent member for the 2026-2027 mandate — a diplomatic role the DRC had not held in more than three decades, last serving in this capacity from 1990 to 1991. Under the guiding theme “More peace, more justice, more development, and more…