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Relations between the United States and Morocco are entering a new phase, with Washington’s stance on both the Western Sahara dispute and Spain’s North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla showing signs of alignment with Rabat’s positions. This shift could reshape geopolitical dynamics in the western Mediterranean and place Madrid in an unprecedented position. Since late July, signals from Washington toward Rabat have intensified across multiple fronts: the Western Sahara dossier, economic cooperation, regional security, and now the status of Ceuta and Melilla. The two nations appear determined to deepen…

President Oligui Nguema examines Ivorian infrastructure projects The head of state of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, dedicated a full day to exploring key infrastructure developments in Abidjan during his official visit to Côte d’Ivoire. This hands-on inspection allowed him to evaluate firsthand the progress in diplomatic, industrial, and urban sectors—all with the goal of gathering insights to inform Gabon’s own long-term development initiatives. Among the stops was the site designated for Gabon’s future ambassadorial residence and staff housing. Upon reviewing the current status of the project, which had stalled,…

West africa Mali’s emergency health projects see rapid progress in Bamako Construction of two new hospitals in Bamako’s Commune III and VI is advancing swiftly, marking a key step in strengthening Mali’s healthcare infrastructure. — 1 min read On August 6, 2026, a high-level government delegation, led by Colonel-major Assa Badiallo Touré, Mali’s Minister of Health and Social Development, inspected the construction sites of the new hospitals in Bamako’s Commune III and Commune VI. These facilities are part of the government’s urgent healthcare initiative, designed to expand access to essential…

Dakar takes diplomatic initiative. Following a mandate from West African leaders to resolve the institutional deadlock in its southern neighbor, Senegal dispatched its top officials to Bissau this week. The high-level meeting aims to establish structured dialogue with Guinea-Bissau’s military leadership and outline steps toward restoring civilian governance. The visit marks the first official mission since the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit in Freetown last month. During that regional gathering, Senegal was designated as the lead facilitator for negotiations to ease tensions and support Guinea-Bissau’s return to…

Democratic Republic of Congo transfers first batch of prisoners to M23 in peace initiative Congolese authorities have handed over 15 detainees to the M23 rebel group, marking the first implementation of a prisoner exchange agreement signed in Doha during 2025. The operation, coordinated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), represents a significant step forward in peace negotiations across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Historic implementation of Doha agreement The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed the transfer of 15 prisoners from Congolese custody to M23 representatives.…

Unprecedented prisoner handover to M23 signals fragile progress in eastern DRC peace talks In a historic yet controversial move, Congolese authorities have transferred 15 detainees to the M23 rebel faction, marking the first tangible step toward implementing a long-delayed prisoner exchange agreement. The handover, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), was announced following months of stalled negotiations between the government and the armed group. Eastern DRC remains mired in decades of conflict The eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have endured over…