LEBANON-SYRIA-CONFLICT

Libya : “last opportunity” for Islamists to establish a state

Prime Minister Zeidan has stated that Libyans “now believe that militias are dangerous” and should be disarmed. The government has been faced with the uphill task of asserting its authority in a weapon infested country.  Zeidan said that the “revolution ended with the end of Ghadafi” and there is need to establish a state now. […]

Morocco set to acquire U.S. Stealth Fighter Jets, F-35

Morocco, one of U.S. major strategic partners & allies, is set to acquire F-35A fighter jets, becoming the first Arab and African nation to receive such a leading stealth fighter, equipped with most advanced sensors and supersonic speed. According to “Timesaerospace” media outlet, Morocco’s acquisition of these most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter aircraft will […]

Egypt gets €50m AfDB loan to develop agriculture

Cairo’s request for a €50.20 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for agricultural purposes has been approved by the bank’s board. The amount will be used to implement the Egyptian National Drainage program (NDP) destined to improve the country’s agricultural production and household income generation by developing irrigation systems as well as avoid […]