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African Lion exercise 2026 features AI, drones and airborne operations

Military maneuvers under African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint exercise led by the U.S. Africa Command, have entered a more operational phase, featuring paratrooper deployments, explosive ordnance disposal training and tests of autonomous systems powered by artificial intelligence, participating forces said. At the Benguerir training area in central Morocco, airborne operations brought together units […]

King Mohammed VI chairs allegiance ceremony crowning Throne Day festivities

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, chaired Thursday the allegiance ceremony, which crowned the festivities marking the 26th anniversary of the Monarch’s enthronement. The King was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, during this ceremony, which took place at the Mechouar square of the Royal Palace […]

Algeria: opposition parties calling for a unified boycott

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to run for a fourth term was not received well by the opposition who argue that his ailing health condition and 15-year rule are reasons enough for him to step down. 76-year-old Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke last year after which he has made rare public appearances. Some opposition leaders declare […]