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France 2-minute read France-Morocco strategic partnership: Lecornu’s Rabat visit to seal key deals French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat for a two-day official visit, set to strengthen bilateral cooperation. High-level talks are expected to yield agreements across key sectors, including economic, energy, security and cultural domains. Share French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu touched down in Rabat Wednesday evening for a two-day official visit, marking a pivotal moment in France-Morocco relations. His arrival follows a period of fluctuating diplomatic ties, with both nations seeking to reinforce their strategic partnership.…

Togo’s diplomatic influence continues to rise on the international stage. On a pivotal Wednesday in July 2026, Lomé welcomed Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, for an official visit that culminated in the signing of three landmark agreements. The ceremony took place in the presence of Cina Lawson, Togo’s Minister of Digital Transition, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. deepening bonds: a history of cooperation set to expand This marks Mr. Bettel’s second official trip to Togo in as many years, following his…

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…