Rabat, Morocco – French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s first official foreign visit, a two-day trip to Morocco on July 15–16, marks the latest step in Paris’s effort to consolidate its diplomatic reset with Rabat after recognising Moroccan sovereignty over disputed Western Sahara.Accompanied by about a dozen ministers, Lecornu’s trip underscores France’s effort to rebuild one of its most important partnerships in North Africa as geopolitical competition across the region intensifies.The high-level meetings, covering defence, security, economic cooperation and investment, come after one of the most difficult periods in modern Franco-Moroccan relations. Between 2021 and 2023, disputes over visa restrictions, judicial…

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In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, Thyme Care gets new leadership, the intestinal illness spreads, Chai Discovery confirms its $400 million raise, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.Thyme Care founder Robin Shah will step down as CEO, effective September 1, six years after launching the company…

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