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After the 2003 Casablanca bombings, Morocco chose more than just a security crackdown. It launched a sweeping religious reform to train imams and counter extremist preaching, building a unique model over two decades that now underpins the country’s stability. A study by the Institute of Applied Geopolitical Studies (IEGA) outlines how this approach blends prevention, […]

This week’s edition covers major developments in Africa and beyond. The Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim) has claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attack on Niamey airport, six months after a previous assault by the Islamic State. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Senate has approved a bill regulating referendums for constitutional revision, following […]

Ibrahima Konaté and Kylian Mbappé are set to become club teammates after the World Cup. The French defender has completed his transfer to Real Madrid, announced officially on Thursday. Konaté left Liverpool as a free agent at the end of May and will join Mbappé at Valdebebas, Real Madrid’s training ground. Mbappé, who is currently […]

The Paris Saint-Germain board appears to have set its sights on Ayyoub Bouaddi during this transfer window, which coincides with the World Cup he is playing for Morocco since last week. His impressive start in the tournament has sparked strong reactions among observers, fueling new speculation about his future. Could it be PSG? Rumours are […]

The controversy over fuel prices has had at least one virtue: it brought Mauritania’s economic policy out of silence. It forced choices to be expressed, figures to circulate, and positions to confront each other. I joined that debate in an earlier piece. I return to it today not to reopen the same file, but to […]

The headquarters of the African Capitals of Culture (CAC) were officially inaugurated on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco. The ceremony brought together prominent figures from the cultural and diplomatic spheres, marking a significant milestone for the pan-African cultural initiative. This permanent seat will serve as a coordinating hub for the network of cities selected as African […]

Chad In N’Djamena, struggling youth turn to sand trade to survive In N’Djamena, young Chadians are turning to the sand trade to survive, highlighting growing poverty and rampant youth unemployment. Unemployment is driving a desperate youth toward grueling labor. At the Emtoukoui market in the capital’s 7th district, dozens of young men have made sand […]

Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita welcomed Gambian foreign minister Sering Modou Njie in Rabat on Thursday. Njie, who also serves as special envoy for president Adama Barrow, delivered a written message addressed to King Mohammed VI. Following the talks, Njie commended the strong ties between Morocco and Gambia, highlighting a relationship built on friendship, fraternity, […]

CDI: Nizar Baraka calls for an action-oriented diplomacy amid international tensions During a meeting of the Centrist Democratic International, Nizar Baraka urged centrist parties to move beyond mere dialogue and become a proactive force in addressing global challenges. The Secretary General of the Istiqlal Party also advocated for stronger involvement of youth and women, while […]

This season, Michael Olise has firmly established himself as one of the world’s top players, thriving at Bayern Munich. His performances have not gone unnoticed by PSG, who are reportedly keen to bring him to Paris, but Real Madrid are also in the race. The Spanish giants might be ready to put forward a staggering […]

The Constitutional Council of Senegal has declared itself incompetent to rule on the status of Ousmane Sonko, who serves as the second-highest official in the state. This decision immediately drew sharp reactions, notably from the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR). In a statement, the coalition acknowledged the ruling but insisted […]

In a swift and unexpected operation in the town of Markounda, Russian mercenaries forcibly detained local leader Didot Ali along with his deputies and transported them to Bossangoa. The move has raised tensions in the region, as residents and local officials question the motives behind the abrupt removal. No further details have been released by […]