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President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses nation on South Africa’s foreign policy
South African Government
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October 28, 2024
Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South Africa’s foreign policy On the 20th of August 2023, ahead of the South African Chaired 15th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an address to the nation on South Africa’s foreign...
French embrace of Moroccan autonomy plan underscores broader shift on Western Sahara dispute
Middle East Institute
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August 8, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron’s letter of congratulations to the Moroccan sovereign Mohammed VI on the 25th anniversary of his rise to the throne unveiled a major policy shift regarding the Western Sahara conflict. Macron announced that France...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
South African Government
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September 25, 2024
President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Mr Philemon Yang, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thirty years ago, South Africa was born as a new...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Return of the remains of freedom fighters from exile
South African Government
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September 27, 2024
Excellencies, Special greetings to the High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia and Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Families of our fallen heroes and heroines, Leadership of the African National...
Minister Fajon: Slovenia and Algeria, as non-permanent members of the Security Council, are united in their efforts for peace
Government of Slovenia
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August 30, 2024
SLOVENIA, August 30 - "Minister Attaf and I agreed that economic cooperation is a vital aspect of bilateral relations, and we expressed our commitment to further strengthening economic ties between our two countries," said Minister Fajon after the...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 2nd Cape Town Conversation
South African Government
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November 29, 2024
Programme Director; Former President of South Africa and Patron of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, His Excellency Thabo Mbeki; Former Prime Minister of Australia, His Excellency Tony Abbott; Former Prime Minister of Mali, His Excellency Moussa Mara;...
Kenya Inaugurates First Embassy in Morocco
MENAFN
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May 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenya officially inaugurated its first embassy in Morocco on Monday, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations and signaling a significant strengthening of bilateral ties alongside a major policy shift on the Western Sahara issue. The...
UK supports controversial autonomy bid for African zone
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK has shifted its longstanding neutral stance by supporting Morocco’s proposal to grant limited autonomy to Western Sahara, a territory embroiled in a decades-long dispute in North Africa. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy...
UK Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has officially supported Morocco’s initiative to grant limited self-governance to Western Sahara, concluding decades of its neutral stance on one of North Africa’s longest-running territorial conflicts. During a visit...
Managing Threats to Food Security: Water and Agricultural Resilience in North Africa
Middle East Institute
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May 27, 2025
Introduction Sustaining food security in North Africa,1 is a complex and evolving challenge, influenced by the region’s arid climate, limited water resources, and sparse arable land. In response, efforts to enhance food security by governments,...
Trump travels to a Middle East in transition
Middle East Institute
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May 12, 2025
This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...
US voices remarks on North African regional dispute
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has reiterated its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsing Rabat’s autonomy plan as the only realistic path toward resolving the long-standing conflict over...
France plans on booting diplomats from previous colony
MENAFN
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) France announced on Wednesday that it would expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria’s decision to expel 15 French officials. The Algerian state news agency APS reported on Sunday that the expulsion was due to France’s alleged...
Russia’s Grain Shipments to Africa Soar as European Supplies Dip
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s grain shipments to Africa have soared this agricultural season, with exports to North Africa climbing 10%, a senior Russian trade official revealed on Thursday. This growth marks Moscow’s expanding influence in a wheat market...
Russia increases wheat shipments to Africa as France loses ground
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its grain exports to Africa during the current agricultural season, making major gains in markets once dominated by European suppliers, particularly France. According to Ilya Ilyushin, head of Russia’s...
Algeria boots dozen French diplomats
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, escalating tensions between the two nations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Monday. Barrot criticized the move and urged Algiers...
France boots dozen Algerian diplomats
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) France has expelled 12 Algerian diplomats and recalled its ambassador, Stéphane Romatet, from Algiers, following a significant deterioration in bilateral relations, as announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday. The...
Items signed by Jefferson, Washington and Einstein headline University Archives' June 4th online-only auction
EIN Presswire
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May 19, 2025
Specialty categories include Abraham Lincoln (17 lots), Space (108 lots) & Literature (41 lots), plus outstanding pieces from Art, Science and Early America. WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A six-volume set of books...
Algeria Slams French Diplomatic Moves as "Regrettable"
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An official from Algeria has labeled France's choice to withdraw its ambassador and expel 12 Algerian diplomats as "regrettable." The official pointed to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau as a key factor in the worsening of...
Media reports Algeria commanding expulsion of French embassy employees
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered the expulsion of several French diplomatic personnel after France failed to follow proper procedures for their appointments, according to reports from Algeria’s press service (APS) on Sunday. The expelled employees,...