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Aeronautics: Airbus acquires Spirit AeroSystems major activities, including Casablanca plant

European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has agreed with U.S. supplier “Spirit AeroSystems” to acquire the major activities related to its airbus planes manufacturing in five plants, including the Casablanca site. In a press release issued Monday, Airbus said the $559 million acquisition deal aims to ensure stability of supply for its commercial aircraft programs through a […]

Morocco Seizes 7 Tons of Cannabis Near Guelmim

Moroccan police seized 7 tons of cannabis resin, known locally as chira, and arrested 8 members involved in an international trafficking network during the same operation. This came in an operation in the commune of Taghjijt where the banned substance was found hidden within a four-wheel-drive vehicle in an area located 60 km south-east of […]

UK officially supports Moroccan Autonomy Plan as most credible, viable, pragmatic basis to settle Sahara dispute

The United Kingdom, permanent member of the UN Security Council, has joined many major super powers to express clear support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, a plan it considers “the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for settling the dispute.” and said it intends to act in line with this […]