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Morocco reaffirms unwavering support for Libya’s political reconciliation process
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Morocco reaffirms unwavering support for Libya’s political reconciliation process

Morocco reaffirms unwavering support for Libya's political reconciliation processMorocco has once again affirmed its steadfast commitment to a political solution for Libya's crisis, during a session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) on Tuesday.Speaking at the AU PSC meeting on Libya, Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco's permanent representative to the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, reiterated the kingdom's backing for national reconciliation efforts and inter-Libyan dialogue initiatives. He emphasized the need to consolidate progress and build consensus among Libyan parties.Arrouchi underscored that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on December 17, 2015, as part of the UN-sponsored reconciliation process, remains a credible foundation for a la...
Franck Nguema pushes for reform towards effective healthcare at Cnamgs
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Franck Nguema pushes for reform towards effective healthcare at Cnamgs

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Franck Nguema, called for a comprehensive reform of the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAMGS) during a press conference held on June 8, 2026, in Akanda. Reacting to debates sparked by the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2025 report, he argued that the real issue is not questioning the existence of CNAMGS, but rather its ability to guarantee insured individuals genuine access to quality care. According to him, the WHO report does not label CNAMGS as a "fraud" or "scam," but rather highlights the need for urgent system reform.For the former government official, Gabon has succeeded in establishing a significant administrative health coverage, with nearly 76% of the population enrolled. However, this progress remains insufficient if...
Morocco places Skhirat accord at centre of Libya political solution at African Union
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Morocco places Skhirat accord at centre of Libya political solution at African Union

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to a political resolution of the Libyan crisis during a session of the African Union Peace and Security Council on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.Speaking at a meeting dedicated to the situation in Libya, Morocco's permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, reiterated the kingdom's backing for national reconciliation and dialogue initiatives among Libyan factions.Ambassador Arrouchi stressed that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on 17 December 2015 under United Nations auspices, remains a key framework for achieving a lasting solution to the crisis. He also emphasised the need to preserve Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.He expressed Morocco's appreciation for th...
How money shapes Moroccan politics: from opaque funding to elected office
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How money shapes Moroccan politics: from opaque funding to elected office

When public life questions democratic ethics. Shifts in Moroccan political practices raise legitimate concerns about the future of democracy in the country. What once took the form of hidden financial backing for election campaigns — often denounced but rarely systematically proven — now appears in a new guise: individuals from the business world, their relatives or spouses, are directly accessing elected positions. This trend, noted by several analysts, questions the safeguards against conflicts of interest. Conflict of interest: a risk identified by institutions. By definition, a conflict of interest arises when an elected official holds a personal, familial or financial interest that could influence their public decisions. In Morocco, several institutional reports — including those from...
Diplomatic talks in Lomé on Congo crisis mediation efforts
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Diplomatic talks in Lomé on Congo crisis mediation efforts

On Monday, June 8, 2026, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council, welcomed two high-ranking United Nations envoys at the Lomé presidential palace. The delegation included James Swan, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and head of MONUSCO, alongside Huang Xia, Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region. This meeting followed the African Union’s semi-annual mediation review process. Diplomatic progress and UN role in African-led mediation The discussions focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing diplomatic initiatives and the UN’s role in supporting African-led mediation efforts. In Lomé, the envoys and President Gnassingbé assessed how to bridge gaps between conflicting parties and sustain dialogue in a region plag...
Lomé hosts key talks to streamline african mediation in drc crisis
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Lomé hosts key talks to streamline african mediation in drc crisis

Lomé convened a high-level meeting on Monday, 8 June 2026, dedicated to African mediation efforts regarding the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region. Chaired by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the mediator appointed by the African Union, the gathering focused on a central challenge: better coordinating peace initiatives that remain fragmented. Around the table sat facilitators designated by the African Union, along with representatives from the United Nations, the East African Community (EAC), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Their presence underscores the...
Gabon and the European union a new chapter in relations
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Gabon and the European union a new chapter in relations

Libreville, Tuesday 9 June 2026 – The strategic dialogue between Gabon and the European Union marks far more than a routine diplomatic check-in.Set against the backdrop of the Fifth Republic born from the April 2025 presidential election, this session reveals a profound shift in ties between Libreville and Brussels. Gabon no longer wishes to be seen as a mere recipient of international aid. Instead, it aims to establish itself as a full-fledged economic, political and environmental partner.Through talks held at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba, led by Vice‑President of the Government Hermann Immongault and European Union Ambassador to Gabon Cécile Abadie, a new cooperation doctrine seems to be taking shape. It rests on investment, local value creation, skills transfer and recognit...
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Mali offers bounties on wanted jihadist and azawad leaders, sparking debate

AfriqueMali offers bounties on wanted jihadist and azawad leaders, sparking debatemonday 8 june 2026 / by: The Malian junta's decision to offer financial rewards of up to two billion CFA francs for the capture or elimination of several jihadist figures and members of the Azawad Liberation Front has sent shockwaves through political and media circles. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter
Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni begins strategic tour to Senegal, Mali and Guinea-Bissau
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Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni begins strategic tour to Senegal, Mali and Guinea-Bissau

Benin's president, Romuald Wadagni, commences today a goodwill and working visit that will take him in succession to Senegal, Mali, and Guinea-Bissau. This official journey represents a new proactive phase in the neighborly relations and economic unification diplomacy conducted by the Beninese head of state within the West African region. Consolidating the UEMOA axis These trips are part of a broad presidential tour targeting member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). By meeting his counterparts in Dakar, Bamako, and Bissau, Romuald Wadagni aims to strengthen ties with historic partners that share a common monetary destiny with Benin through the CFA franc and the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). At the heart of discussions with the highest authoritie...
Morocco bolsters defence with advanced Turkish-made drone acquisition
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Morocco bolsters defence with advanced Turkish-made drone acquisition

Satellite imagery of the sixth airbase in Ben Guerir has confirmed the operational deployment of Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı drones within Morocco's Royal Armed Forces. These advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, produced by Baykar, were received early last year and have been integrated alongside the earlier Bayraktar TB2 drones already stationed at the facility.The presence of the Akıncı drones marks a significant enhancement to Morocco's aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, reflecting the kingdom's ongoing modernisation of its defence infrastructure. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter
East DRC turmoil: au mediator Faure Gnassingbé pushes for lasting peace
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East DRC turmoil: au mediator Faure Gnassingbé pushes for lasting peace

East DRC turmoil: AU mediator Faure Gnassingbé pushes for lasting peaceAs the African Union’s (AU) designated mediator for the Great Lakes region and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Faure Gnassingbé, Togo’s Prime Minister, convened a high-level review session in Lomé yesterday to assess progress in the continental peace mediation initiative. The gathering brought together AU facilitators, international partners including the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as regional blocs such as the East African Community, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Southern African Development Community, and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.Gnassingbé highlighted the structural improvements made in the African ...
Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe deepwater port: a strategic shift towards industrialisation
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Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe deepwater port: a strategic shift towards industrialisation

Just hours after officially launching the Kobe-Kobe deepwater port construction on Gabon's Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema gathered a strategic circle of ambassadors and representatives from the leading powers involved in the project in Nyonie. More than a simple diplomatic audience, this meeting set the tone for a now-confirmed ambition: transforming Gabon into a premier industrial, logistical, and mining platform in Central Africa. Through this high-level exchange, the head of state aimed to send a clear message to international partners. Kobe-Kobe is not just a port infrastructure. It forms the foundation of a new economic model designed to prepare for the post-oil era, strengthen the country's economic sovereignty, and reposition Gabon within global value chains....