The United Arab Emirates is stepping up its strategic presence in West Africa, with its latest moves focusing on the Alliance of the Sahel States, which includes Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Algeria's new general mobilization law has sparked debate, seen as a response to regional security threats and rising tensions with neighbors like Mali, Morocco, and France.

After two years of strained ties, Algeria's Interior Minister's visit to Spain rekindled hopes of restoring partnership and cooperation, paving the way for a fresh start.

The first meeting of the Mali-Morocco Joint Military Committee has set the stage for deeper defense cooperation, drawing attention to both its strategic significance and geopolitical ramifications.

After six years of diplomatic deadlock, a breakthrough in Moroccan-Iranian relations may be on the horizon, sparked by a recent meeting in Rabat to explore a fresh start in their ties.