Over 4 Tons of Cannabis Resin Seized South of Tangier

Customs services seized in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday more than four tons of cannabis resin concealed in a vehicle that was driving between Tangier and Tetouan in Northern Morocco. It all started when the vehicle driver refused to pull over as ordered by customs officers and drove over the harrows erected in his […]

Morocco bolsters Canadair fleet, Algeria yet to get its first fire-fighter

Morocco has increased its firefighting capabilities with the reception of 3 new Canadair water bombers bringing total fire extinguishing aircrafts to 8. Meanwhile, Algeria is still dragging its feet on procuring one. An outlet specializing in Royal Armed Forces news, FAR Maroc, said on social media that Morocco is now testing the third Canadair in […]

Global Environment Facility, UNDP launch $10 Million Project for climate adaptation in Somalia

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the UN Development Program (UNDP) have announced Thursday a $10 million program to build capacity for flood and drought forecasting in Somalia. The project is expected to promote water security and access for more than 360,000 farmers and pastoralists during prolonged droughts and flood, the UNDP announced in a […]