6 day agoTrump: The United States has been clear: We recognize Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and support Morocco's serious, credible, and realistic proposal for autonomy as the only basis for a just and lasting solution. Any other path prolongs the status quo and is unacceptable. This urgently needed solution will not only bring peace to the region but also greater prosperity and integration to all of Africa. This conflict must end, and the United States will continue to work toward that goal.
Spain has returned about 37,500 of the roughly 50,000–60,000 migrants who entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco since early Friday. Authorities said returns are continuing under an agreement with Morocco
Spanish official: Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta
Sánchez arrives at the Ceuta heliport amid insults and clashes between protesters and the police
This is the current situation at the El Tarajal border crossing right now after the army has been deployed in Ceuta following an unprecedented migration crisis
The Melilla border remains closed and hundreds of cars from the Strait of Gibraltar crossing are piling up
The discovery of three more bodies raises to 18 the number of victims from the mass entry in Ceuta
Dawn breaks in Ceuta, a city completely collapsed after the illegal influx of thousands of migrants
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 18 km NW of Mamou, Guinea
Demonstrations took place in the center of the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, on Sunday evening, after the opposition called for them to protest against the "high cost of living" and "restrictions on freedoms".
4 month agoMauritania authorities denounce Bamako's accusations regarding the holding of Malian hostages by JNIM on Mauritanian territory
4 month agoLiberia: Guinean troops allegedly crossed the border on the disputed Guinea-Liberia border & occupied a border post in Sorlumba. Locals who tried to confront the soldiers were shot at, injuring three people. A similar episode happened yesterday, but the soldiers withdrew.
Moroccan authorities in the city of Tetouan prevent the organization of protests in support of the Iranian regime.
US State Department: Madrid talks between Morocco, Algeria, the Polisario Front and Mauritania focused on implementing the UN Security Council resolution concerning the Moroccan Sahara.
Gambia: the death toll from a migrant boat shipwreck rises to 31
8 month agoAttempted coup in Benin: Paris claims to have provided "support" to loyalist forces against the coup plotters, at Cotonou's request
Nigerian Presidency: President Bola Tinubu ordered the Air Force to take control of Benin's airspace in response to its request.
Benin: The situation is under control, assures President Talon after the attempted coup
8 month agoThe Chair of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of state and Government has ordered the deployment of elements of the ECOWAS Standby Force to the Republic of Benin with immediate effect
ECOWAS orders immediate deployment of its Standby Force to Benin
AFP: Nigerian army launches airstrikes on targets in Benin
8 month agoSoldiers in Benin claim they seized power in another military coup in western Africa
Before tomorrow's expected vote, the latest version of the US-drafted resolution to extend the UN mission in Western Sahara. Some compromise after tense negotiations. Extension now 1 year, instead of 6 months. Language on Moroccan autonomy plan softened. Deletes reference to "Trump's leadership."
The Moroccan Generation Z movement announced a temporary suspension of protests today and tomorrow for the purpose of reorganizing and replanning.
The digital messenger platform 'Discord' appears to be playing a key role in the Gen Z 212 protests sweeping Morocco - organisers have used the platform to coordinate gatherings, decide meeting points, and exchange messages just hours before protests begin
Morocco activists urged the monarchy to directly start talks with a genz212 movement behind ongoing nationwide protests, sidelining the government and signaling broader support for demonstrations that erupted last month
For the ninth consecutive day, the Generation Z movement in Morocco calls for continued protests, and the government renews its call for dialogue
Moroccan government spokesman to Al Arabiya: We are responding to the demands of the protests.
Moroccan protests continue for the sixth consecutive day. Youth demand improvements in health and education services, while the Interior Ministry accuses protesters of using violence.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch: Protests have escalated and undermined public security and order, and we are prepared to respond to social demands.
