DRC: soldier desertion trials highlight army in disarray amid rebel advances

Trials of Congolese soldiers accused of desertion, murder, and looting shed light on a military grappling with poor morale and dysfunction, amid ongoing rebel advances in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In recent court proceedings, over 300 soldiers have stood trial, with some facing death sentences for fleeing the frontlines as M23 rebels, […]

Morocco re-affirms no plans for ties normalization with Israel

Speaker of the Morocco parliament has reiterated the kingdom’s position on Israel, stressing that the Arab country has no plans to thaw ties with the Jewish state amid reports of Tel Aviv’s increasing desire to scale up relations with Rabat. Habib El Malki, speaking to Israeli Maariv paper in Paris on the sidelines of the […]

Morocco poised to attract more Japanese investments

Morocco stands as the second largest destination for Japanese investments in Africa with 75 firms employing 50,000 people, a position that well-places the Kingdom to attract more investments as Japan seeks a foothold for its companies at the crossroads of major global trade routes. Thanks to its world class infrastructure including major ports such as […]