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Lomé is taking bold steps toward a greener aviation sector with two landmark agreements designed to accelerate the country’s energy transition in air travel. The deals, inked between the Lomé-Tokoin Airport Authority (SALT) and T-OIL, a state-owned energy enterprise, aim to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and expand critical fuel storage capacity at the Lomé International Airport. The partnerships include the phased adoption of SAF—a cleaner alternative to conventional jet fuel—and the construction of a new 1,500-cubic-meter Jet A1 storage tank on the airport grounds. These moves align with global…

High-level diplomatic exchanges between Gabon and Mauritania have reached a new milestone, underscoring the strength of their bilateral ties. During a recent audience in Libreville, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, a special envoy dispatched by Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. The Mauritanian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development carried a formal message from her head of state, reaffirming Nouakchott’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Gabon. This partnership, built on mutual respect and shared values, has long fostered constructive dialogue on regional priorities.…

During a high-level meeting in Geneva themed «Pékin after 30 years: mobilizing the UN human rights system to advance gender equality and women’s rights», Morocco presented its vision for strengthening global human rights governance. The session served as a platform for the country to share its achievements and strategic proposals on international human rights mechanisms. In a keynote address, El Habib Belkouch, a senior official, underscored the strategic value of Morocco’s active participation in the UN Human Rights Council. He emphasized how such engagements provide critical insights into evolving national…

Diplomatic dialogue boosts Azerbaijan-Morocco parliamentary relations Baku, June 23 — High-level discussions in Azerbaijan’s capital have underscored the growing strength of parliamentary relations between Azerbaijan and Morocco. The meeting, held during the 20th session of the Parliamentary Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), brought together key legislative figures from both nations. Sahibé Gafarova, Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Mejlis, welcomed Mohamed Ghayate, Vice-President of Morocco’s Chamber of Representatives, highlighting the robust and mutually respectful nature of bilateral ties. Both sides noted the steady progress in political cooperation, particularly within…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for strict compliance with the Doha and Washington peace accords, which are backed by the African Union (AU), as the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to deteriorate. The urgent appeal came during an extraordinary virtual summit of the SADC Troika on Politics, Defense, and Security Cooperation, held on June 22. The meeting, led by Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana, Malawi’s Vice President representing President Arthur Peter Mutharika, focused on addressing the escalating instability in the region, particularly in…

SADC calls for strict adherence to Doha and Washington accords as eastern DRC faces escalating violence M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has issued a firm warning to all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), emphasizing the urgent need to honor the provisions of the Doha and Washington peace agreements. This call comes as regional instability continues to escalate, threatening both national peace and the broader objectives of African integration. Regional…

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A joint expert committee has breathed new life into stalled negotiations between Benin and Niger, sparking cautious optimism over the potential reopening of their shared border. After three years of closure, the committee’s report outlines progress on security protocols, transit regulations, and trade frameworks—though unresolved demands from Niamey could still delay final approval. Three non-negotiable demands from Niamey The Nigerien government has set strict prerequisites for any border reopening, emphasizing sovereignty and mutual security. These include: A formal defense pact with Benin, explicitly banning aggression and prohibiting either nation from…

A joint expert committee has breathed new life into the stalled negotiations between Benin and Niger by proposing a framework for reopening their shared border. While progress has been made on security protocols, transit regulations, and key legal and economic frameworks, Niamey has set three non-negotiable conditions that must be met before a political agreement can be ratified. The implications of this diplomatic thaw could reshape trade flows, regional stability, and economic recovery for both nations. Three critical, non-negotiable demands Niger’s leadership has outlined three stringent prerequisites that must be…