Lutte contre la corruption: le Maroc partage son expertise avec le Tchad

Le procureur général du Roi près la Cour de cassation et président du Ministère public, Hicham Balaoui, a tenu, jeudi 9 juillet, à Rabat, une séance de travail avec l’inspecteur général de l’Autorité indépendante de lutte contre la corruption du Tchad, Ousmane Abderamane Djougourou. Cette rencontre s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une visite de travail destinée à s’informer de l’expérience marocaine en matière de prévention et de répression de la corruption. À cette occasion, Hicham Balaoui a présenté les principaux axes du dispositif marocain de lutte contre la corruption, en mettant…

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Intriguing note from french intelligence targeting a Wagner defector welcomed in France

Shadow maneuvers: how European intelligence agencies exposed a Wagner affiliate in France While Brussels tightens its grip on sanctions enforcement against Moscow’s shadow oil fleet, a behind-the-scenes battle unfolds across Europe. Intelligence agencies in several member states are quietly gathering intelligence on vessels and individuals linked to the Kremlin’s shadowy maritime network, feeding Brussels with critical clues to disrupt sanctions evasion. Pressure mounts on states complicit in sanctions busting The European Union has publicly taken the lead in pressuring nations suspected of aiding Russia’s oil trade through flag manipulations and…

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Morocco archbishop of Rabat faces sexual misconduct allegations

In a significant development within the Moroccan Catholic community, five women have come forward with serious allegations against Archbishop Cristóbal López Romero of Rabat. The accusations include claims of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, prompting swift action from the Vatican. The Holy See has initiated a formal investigation to examine the validity of these claims. Meanwhile, the Archbishop has taken a decisive step by voluntarily stepping back from all pastoral duties until the inquiry reaches its conclusion. This move underscores the gravity of the situation and the institution’s commitment to…

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Morocco: Rabat Archbishop faces sexual misconduct allegations amid Vatican probe

Rabat, Morocco — A growing controversy has emerged in the North African nation as five women publicly accuse the Archbishop of Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior. The allegations have prompted the Vatican to launch an official investigation into the senior clergy member’s conduct. The Archbishop has strongly denied the accusations, stating that they are entirely unfounded. In a statement released earlier this week, he announced his immediate withdrawal from all pastoral duties until the conclusion of the inquiry. This decision underscores the gravity of the…

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Niger : le Groupe de travail des Nations unies sur la détention arbitraire appelle à la libération immédiate de Moussa Tiangari

Niger  : le Groupe de travail des Nations unies sur la détention arbitraire appelle à la libération immédiate de Moussa Tiangari 08/07/2026 Déclaration Niger Défenseurs des droits humains La Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH) et l’Organisation mondiale contre la torture (OMCT), dans le cadre de l’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es des droits humains, accueillent favorablement l’avis du Groupe de travail des Nations unies sur la détention arbitraire concluant au caractère arbitraire de la détention du défenseur nigérien Moussa Tiangari et appellent les autorités nigériennes à se conformer sans…

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Un calls for immediate release of nigerien human rights defender

Niger: United Nations working group urges immediate release of detained activist Moussa Tiangari 08/07/2026 Statement Niger Human rights defenders The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), under the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s ruling that the detention of Nigerien activist Moussa Tiangari is arbitrary. They call on Nigerien authorities to comply without delay by immediately and unconditionally releasing him. July 8, 2026 — The Observatory commends the Working Group’s Opinion No.…

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Wagner de nouveau au coeur d’une affaire d’exactions

ConflitsRépublique centrafricaine Wagner de nouveau au coeur d’une affaire d’exactions La rédaction francophone de la DW 08/07/20268 juillet 2026 Une vidéo devenue virale sur les réseaux sociaux en Centrafrique montre des scènes de crimes imputés aux mercenaires russes de Wagner. Copier le lien Les victimes seraient des ex-combattants venus participer à une opération de désarmement et des civils. Le général Ndalé, un chef de guerre antibalaka, affirme reconnaître sur les images que ce sont bien ses éléments qui auraient été froidement abattus. L’opposition centrafricaine exige le retrait des mercenaires et…

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Burkinabè diplomats in Paris seek political asylum in France

The ongoing political transition in Burkina Faso has reached an unprecedented diplomatic crisis, as staff members from the country’s embassy in Paris have formally applied for political asylum in France. This development, which has sent shockwaves through the transitional government, reveals deeper unease within the state apparatus regarding the current security and political climate. The timing of these asylum requests is particularly significant. Several diplomats who had been serving in Paris for years have recently been recalled to Ouagadougou as part of an administrative restructuring of the country’s diplomatic network.…

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Icc deputy prosecutor strengthens darfur investigation in Chad, urges cooperation

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor, Nazhat Shameem Khan, recently concluded a vital two-day visit to eastern Chad, from July 6 to 7. Her mission centered on engaging directly with Darfuri communities displaced by the conflict in Sudan, as part of the ICC’s ongoing inquiry into the situation in Darfur. Accompanied by a delegation from the Prosecutor’s Office, Ms. Khan meticulously gathered firsthand accounts from survivors and victims. She emphasized the importance of these voices, stating, « We want to ensure that the voices of these brave victims are…

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L’expérience marocaine en matière d’économie sociale et solidaire mise en avant à Dakar

L’expérience marocaine en matière d’économie sociale et solidaire mise en avant à Dakar Mercredi 8 Juillet 2026 L’expérience marocaine en matière d’économie sociale et solidaire (ESS) a été mise en avant, mardi à Dakar, et ce, à l’ouverture de la deuxième édition du Forum africain de l’économie sociale et solidaire (FORA’ESS Dakar 2026). Intervenant lors d’un atelier sur le thème “Transition citoyenne et sociale : performance et mesure d’impact”, l’enseignante-chercheure à la Faculté des sciences économiques, juridiques et sociales de l’Université Mohammed Premier d’Oujda, Khadija Douiri, a souligné que l’économie…

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Burkina Faso clamps down on charitable initiatives with state oversight

The Ministry of Solidarity in Burkina Faso has recently issued a directive that fundamentally alters the landscape of charitable actions in the country. Effective immediately, all humanitarian efforts—whether organized by individuals, communities, or organizations—must secure prior approval from the authorities or face penalties. While the stated goal is to uphold dignity and prevent the exploitation of vulnerable populations, the policy raises profound questions about the limits of state control over altruism and personal freedoms. From spontaneous generosity to administrative approval The new regulation marks a stark departure from Burkina Faso’s…

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