Morocco cleared to acquire attack helicopters worth $4.25 bln

Morocco is filling the gap in terms of offensive air capabilities with the acquisition of  36 mighty Apache helicopters and related equipment for a total cost of 4.25 billion dollars. Previously announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 20 November, the deal was green lighted by the US Department of state describing […]

African Lion 2023, final planning meeting held in Agadir

The final planning meeting of the exercise “African Lion 2023” was held at the level of the South Zone Staff in Agadir from this April 12 to 16. During the meeting, held at the instructions of the King, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), representatives of the FAR […]

Mauritania distances itself from controversial visit of Sudan RSF adviser following public backlash

The Mauritanian Government has officially disassociated itself on May 1 from the controversial visit of Mohamed Al-Mukhtar, a senior political and legal adviser to the commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), clarifying that the Sudanese official entered the country on a strictly private mission. During a press briefing held in Nouakchott, Minister of Culture […]