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Over the weekend, more countries across the Gulf and Sub-Saharan Africa expressed support for Morocco regarding its plan to annex the Western Sahara region, notwithstanding the competing claim asserted by Algeria.
Morocco’s capital, Rabat, has been named among the world’s best places to visit in 2027 by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet, earning recognition for its blend of historic heritage, modern architecture and coastal attractions.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is pushing to expand Black ownership of commercial farmland, with the government releasing approximately 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land to Black farmers as the country’s land reform policies remain a source of tension with US President Donald Trump.
Ethiopian Airlines has restored flights to Tigray’s capital, Mekelle, reopening a key passenger link 18 days after an airport seizure interrupted scheduled services to the northern Ethiopian region.
U.S President Donald Trump has recently announced that the U.S. is evaluating potential military action alongside Saudi Arabia following deadly strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Israel and Morocco are in advanced talks regarding the potential sale of the David's Sling long-range air defense shield (a system jointly developed by Israel and the United States) to bolster the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco.
South Africa plans to issue asylum-registration receipts that would protect eligible applicants from deportation while their claims are decided, without granting them visas or refugee status.
Nigeria’s Ondo State has signed an agreement for a proposed $362 million titanium-processing complex, seeking to convert local minerals into higher-value materials used in manufacturing, aircraft and defence equipment.
Ethiopia has opened a refinery capable of processing more than 600 tonnes of precious metals annually, seeking to attract African gold producers and retain more of the value of its mineral resources at home.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey have aligned to condemn recent strikes launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including a strike hitting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Airbus plans to establish a third factory in Morocco and launch a helicopter-maintenance operation that could serve West Africa, expanding the country’s role in the European aircraft manufacturer’s production and service network.
Kenya has approved a $350 million financing package for its national airline, seeking to return grounded aircraft to service while preparing a separate overhaul of approximately $941 million in existing government debt.
