Moroccan activist and the leader of the protest movement Nasser Zefzafi gives a speech during a demonstration in the northern town of Al-Hoceima

Morocco maintains standing as most insulated country from terrorism in North Africa- Global Terrorism Index

Morocco remains the most secure country from terrorist attacks in the southern Mediterranean, said the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) in its 2023 Global Terrorism Index. Morocco took the 83rd place ahead of European countries such as Spain, the Netherlands and Austria underscoring its standing as the safest country in North Africa. “The countries […]

Bleak picture of human rights in Africa as some govts, armed groups escalate abuses — HRW

The latest World Report 2025 of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) warns that governments across Africa continue to crack down and wrongly arrest political opponents, critics, activists and journalists. The annual HRW’s World Report, released this week, reviewed human rights records of more than 100 countries, including 25 in Africa. The conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, […]

Morocco cleared to acquire attack helicopters worth $4.25 bln

Morocco is filling the gap in terms of offensive air capabilities with the acquisition of  36 mighty Apache helicopters and related equipment for a total cost of 4.25 billion dollars. Previously announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 20 November, the deal was green lighted by the US Department of state describing […]