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Politics French PM’s Rabat visit to consolidate strategic partnership with Morocco France and Morocco are deepening ties as Paris prioritizes Rabat over other Maghreb capitals. Add Le Parisien to Google favorites French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat Wednesday evening, welcomed by his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch, for a visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations ahead of a potential visit by King Mohammed VI to France. The French PM, accompanied by twelve ministers including Foreign Affairs’ Jean-Noël Barrot and Interior’s Laurent Nuñez, received military honors upon landing at 10…

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…

The French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarked on an official visit to Rabat this week, marking a significant step in redefining the bilateral relationship between France and Morocco. The visit, aimed at “scaling up” cooperation, follows a period of renewed diplomatic engagement initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, with plans for a reciprocal state visit under discussion. The Franco-Moroccan ties have strengthened considerably since Macron formally acknowledged Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory in mid-2024, a move that drew sharp criticism from Algiers.…

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…

Economie Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations : un levier stratégique de financement infrastructurel pour le Cameroun « Le Cameroun, comme la majorité des économies africaines, fait face depuis plusieurs années à une contraction de l’accès aux financements extérieurs traditionnels (prêts concessionnels multilatéraux, […] Armand Djaleu |16 juillet 2026|6 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter Commenter « Le Cameroun, comme la majorité des économies africaines, fait face depuis plusieurs années à une contraction de l’accès aux financements extérieurs traditionnels (prêts concessionnels multilatéraux, aide publique au développement, marchés obligataires…

Accompanied by a dozen ministers, including Foreign Affairs chief Jean-Noël Barrot and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to meet with his Moroccan counterpart, Aziz Akhannouch. This high-level intergovernmental meeting marks the first of its kind between the two nations since 2019, following a warming of relations that began in mid-2024 when the French President acknowledged Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara—a move that strained ties with Algeria. Lecornu’s visit to Morocco follows an earlier diplomatic engagement in Qatar, signaling a renewed focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation.…