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Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
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French President Emmanuel Macron will head to Morocco next week for a three-day state visit, the Moroccan royal palace said Monday, following years of strained relations.
"This visit reflects the depth of bilateral relations based on a deep-rooted and solid partnership," the palace said. Macron, who will arrive on October 28, was invited to the North African country by Moroccan King Mohammed VI in late September. The monarch had called the visit – the second since 2018 – an opportunity for "a renewed and ambitious vision covering several strategic sectors".
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