Johnson

Libya: Armed clashes erupt near Tripoli after failed assassination attempt on government commander

Heavy fighting erupted early Thursday, October 16, in the Libyan city of Zawiya, west of the capital Tripoli, following an assassination attempt on Mohamed Suleiman Al-Fitouri, commander of the Reserve Force under the internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU). Al-Fitouri and his aide, Abdul Rahman, were critically injured after being shot by an armed […]

Morocco’s Reconnaissance Satellite Stirs Spain’s Concerns

As Morocco prepares to launch its first reconnaissance satellite on November, Spanish military officials are voicing their concerns. The satellite will bridge the gap in terms of spatial reconnaissance between Morocco and Spain to the disappointment of Spanish military officials who are keen to maintain their country’s upper hand, Spain’s El Pais paper reported. Despite […]

Morocco, France, a continuing wonderful idyll

French President François Hollande will pay early 2013 a visit to Morocco at the invitation of King Mohammed VI. The announcement was made Wednesday in the two countries’ capitals following a telephone call between the two heads of state who both said they were looking forward to meeting each other. President Hollande thanked the king […]