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Mali tragedy: Africa Corps strikes leave eight civilians dead in Kyrnia A devastating aerial attack in central Mali has left eight civilians dead, including three children, according to a scathing report by Human Rights Watch. The June 15 strike, carried out by an Africa Corps aircraft under Russian command, targeted the village of Kyrnia in the Mopti region, leaving three others injured. The operation, conducted using a Russian-made Sukhoi Su-24 jet, struck civilian infrastructure, including the village chief’s residence and a livestock market, with no apparent impact on Islamic militant…

Chad and Burkina Faso unite to tackle Sahel terrorism The escalating security crisis in the Sahel has prompted Chad and Burkina Faso to take decisive action by reinforcing their defense collaboration. On Thursday, high-level discussions in Ouagadougou marked a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties in combating terrorism. A senior delegation from Chad’s Ministry of Public Security and Immigration, led by Police Commissioner Mahamat Ibrahim Man Man, met with Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, the day before. The talks centered on expanding joint security efforts, particularly in counterterrorism…

Taiwan has ceased processing visa applications for Moroccan citizens, a move described as a reciprocal measure. This action follows what appears to be Morocco’s global suspension of visa acceptance for Taiwanese individuals, as disclosed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry indicated that the Moroccan embassy in Japan recently notified Taiwanese travel agencies about a halt in requests for visa confirmation letters for Taiwanese nationals. Furthermore, information suggests that the Moroccan government instructed its diplomatic missions and consulates worldwide to discontinue such processing, thereby disrupting international travel and bilateral…

Depuis jeudi 30 juillet, environ 60 000 personnes, majoritairement des Marocains, ont traversé la mer pour rejoindre l’enclave espagnole de Ceuta. En majorité de jeunes hommes ou des adolescents. Trente-quatre d’entre eux sont morts noyés. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Behind the sudden surge of migrants in Ceuta, Spain suspects Moroccan political pressure Within just 24 hours, nearly 60,000 migrants illegally crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, a 20 km² territory bordering Morocco with a population of 85,000. Could this be Rabat’s way of responding to Madrid’s growing ties with Algiers? Reading time: 8 min Thousands of Moroccan nationals reached Ceuta by swimming just days after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s visit to Algeria. Back in 2021, nearly 9,000 people crossed into the enclave following Spain’s decision to grant…

Football Ligue 1 Brest to pay tribute to Éric Roy as PSG clash approaches Three months after the tragic passing of Éric Roy, Stade Brestois has announced a special tribute to honor the former coach during their upcoming Ligue 1 clash against Paris Saint-Germain on matchday four. The Stade Brestois 29 announced the tribute in a club statement, emphasizing the depth of Roy’s legacy. « The club wishes this tribute to reflect the profound impact Éric Roy made on the club’s history, as well as the deep respect held by…

Côte d’Ivoire showcases growth strategy at African development forum The Ivory Coast’s leadership took center stage in Abidjan this week as government officials convened alongside international financial partners to discuss the nation’s economic blueprint. Representing the Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarra, Professor Loesse Jacques Esso, Cabinet Director, presided over the launch ceremony for the 2026 Côte d’Ivoire Country Report and the West Africa Economic Outlook, both produced by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Aligning national priorities with regional development goals The day’s discussions centered around the critical…

Africa Corps airstrikes in Mali claim eight civilian lives, rights group alleges Human Rights Watch has leveled serious allegations against Africa Corps, the Russian-backed paramilitary group operating in Mali, accusing its forces of carrying out deadly airstrikes that killed eight civilians—including three children—in the central region of the country on June 15. According to the organization, none of the victims were affiliated with any armed group. Civilian casualties in a central Mali village A report released by Human Rights Watch details how a Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft conducted at least two…

Russia is deepening its military and security partnerships with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a coalition formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This strategic collaboration was highlighted during a high-level meeting in Niamey, Niger, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and representatives of the AES outlined a roadmap to bolster defense cooperation. The agreement focuses on enhancing joint efforts to combat extremist violence and address the persistent security challenges plaguing the Sahel region. Both sides emphasized the urgency of strengthening regional stability through coordinated military action and capacity-building…

An unexpected diplomatic flare-up in Dakar last July exposed the intricate balancing act Mauritania performs on the Western Sahara issue. Between claims of “positive neutrality,” economic imperatives, and the preservation of its sovereignty, Nouakchott’s carefully crafted ambiguity has become its trademark strategy—especially when it comes to not provoking Morocco. What began as a routine book launch event at the Moroccan embassy in Dakar quickly escalated into a heated confrontation. Former Senegalese Foreign Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio sparked outrage when he remarked that, in Senegalese collective memory, Morocco was located “just…

When examining the relationship between Morocco and Senegal, one cannot overlook the pivotal role of Mauritania, as highlighted by Mauritanian journalist Ahmed Ould Bettar. The vast stretch of land separating Rabat from Dakar is not merely an empty space—it is a region shaped by history, sovereignty, and strategic interests. At its core lies the Western Sahara, a territory whose status remains internationally contested. Yet, equally indispensable to this equation is the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, whose geographical and political significance is often underestimated. Mauritania: The missing link in Maghreb-West Africa…