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The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), affiliated with Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack that killed at least 28 Beninese soldiers on Wednesday in the northern part of the country, near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso. The group stated in its communiqué: “With Allah’s help and success, on Wednesday, 8th Rajab 1446, …

Editorial: Africa Eye Moroccan authorities announced on Thursday that the Kingdom has become the leading tourist destination in Africa in 2024, achieving an unprecedented record in the number of visitors. This statement was made by Mustapha Baitas, the official spokesperson for the Moroccan government, during a press conference held in Rabat. Baitas confirmed that Morocco welcomed 17.4 million tourists in …

Guinea’s government spokesperson, Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, announced that a presidential election could be held before the end of 2025, following a referendum on a new constitution planned for May. This announcement comes after the military junta, in power since the 2021 coup, failed to fulfill its initial commitment to hold elections by 2024 under international pressure. The Guinean government plans …