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U.S. and Morocco still negotiating F-35 deal, regional game-changer

The United States and Morocco are still negotiating the sale of F-35 lightning II stealth fighters, according to Africa Intelligence news platform. The deal estimated at $17 billion for 32 aircraft package comes amid Algeria’s acquisition of Russian Su-57 Felon fighters. The military deal, which includes training, and long-term maintenance, will enable Morocco to maintain […]

DRC: massive expansion in cobalt, copper mining leads to human rights abuses — AI report

The expansion of industrial-scale mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that extract cobalt and copper to be used in rechargeable batteries has led to the forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights abuses, including sexual assault, arson, and beatings, according to a 100-page report published by Amnesty International. Entitled ‘Powering […]

Morocco Busts All-Female Terrorist Cell

Moroccan authorities have busted an all-female terrorist cell pledging allegiance to the so-called Daesh, the interior ministry said on Monday. The operation led by Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) resulted in the arrest of 10 young women, suspected of plotting suicide bombings across the country, the interior ministry said in a statement. The […]