Defense: Morocco to Strengthen Its Deterrence Capabilities with Advanced Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Morocco is reportedly in discussions with Turkish defense firm Havelsan to acquire “Barkan 3”, an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to operate in conjunction with drones in monitoring and addressing threats remotely. According to press reports, Morocco is expanding its military cooperation with Turkish companies building on the success of the drone factory opened […]

Africa: 180 million people to benefit from World Bank’s $2.5B program to boost inclusive digitalization

The World Bank has launched a new $2.48 billion program that aims to improve internet adoption rates and infrastructure coverage gaps for more than 180 million people across eastern and southern Africa. The Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program, launched recently, will focus on tackling common digital challenges including low internet coverage […]

Moroccan-Spanish Joint Committee Backs Renewal of Morocco-EU Fisheries Deal

The joint committee of Moroccan and Spanish fisheries professionals expressed their strong support for a renewal of the Morocco-EU fisheries deal. “The deal provides for the respect of international law and human rights,” said the Spanish Federation for Fisheries (CEPESCA) in a statement following a meeting of the joint committee. The support of the joint […]