Morocco & U.S. armies preparing “African Lion 2022”

Royal Armed Forces and U.S. Army are preparing the upcoming joint military drills “African Lion” 2022, one of the major annual exercises organized to strengthen cooperation and training, enhance interoperability and promote the exchange of military experiences.   The announcement was made by the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command in its Twitter account. «Coming […]

US Travel Advisory Lists Morocco as Safe, Algeria Requires ‘increased precaution’

Morocco has been described as one of the few safest countries in the globe for travelers by the US travel advisory issued by the US Department, while Algeria has been included in tier 2 danger requiring “increased precaution” due to the threat of terrorism. The contrast reflects the security gap in the Maghreb between oil-rich […]

AfDB Lends €100 Mln to Gotion Power Morocco for Africa’s 1st Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery Gigafactory

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €100 million loan to Gotion Power Morocco for the establishment of an integrated cathode-to-cell lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery gigafactory in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Free Trade Zone. The Bank also plans to mobilize up to an additional €141 million from financial partners to support the implementation of this […]