Morocco’s plan to build major military base in Sahara, geostrategic game-changer against Algeria’s subversive plots

Morocco is planning to build a major military base in the southernmost tip of the Sahara to counter growing terror threats in the Sahel, according to intelligence reports cited by several media outlets. The military base will carry out surgical airstrikes against jihadists operating the Sahel in coordination with the United States and France and […]

AUPSC commends Morocco for co-training African election observers

The Peace and Security Council of the African Union has commended Morocco for co-organizing the first specialized training workshop for AU short-term election observers in Rabat last June. The Council also encouraged the AU Commission and Morocco to continue co-organizing similar training on a regular basis and to mobilize the necessary financial and technical resources […]

France won’t fight against terrorists in Libya

France on Monday made an announcement refusing Niger’s appeal, last week, for western military action against Islamist fighters who have established bases in Southern Libya since the 2011 overthrow of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Niger’s call for help is a desperate one as Islamist attacks and kidnappings on its mineral-rich soil have posed a threat to […]