JNIM Offensive in Western Mali Deepens Crisis, Threatens Regional Stability — Study

A sweeping new offensive by the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nasrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in western Mali is rapidly reshaping the Sahel conflict, expanding both the geographic reach and economic impact of militant Islamist violence in the region, according to a new study by the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS). Led by the Maçina Liberation […]

Morocco/Earthquake: UNICEF voices readiness to support affected children & families

UN Children’s agency has voiced readiness to further support Moroccan children and families affected by the powerful quake that hit last Friday the North African Kingdom, killing over 2,900 people, according to an updated death toll. UNICEF said it would work in close coordination with Moroccan authorities and UN partners to provide critical supplies and […]

Morocco and the U.S. Discuss Military Cooperation, Defense Industry and Training

Morocco and the United States discussed on Tuesday in Rabat military cooperation, including defense industry, the acquisition of military materials & equipment, training and technology transfer During a meeting held Tuesday at the Royal Armed Forces General Staff Headquarters, Lt. Gen., Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces, Commander of the South Zone and U.S. Deputy […]