Africa report 2018

UN/C-24: Strong international support to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara

Several member countries of the UN committee 24 have reiterated strong support to Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for a lasting peaceful resolution of the Sahara regional conflict, affirming that the Moroccan offer is the ONLY basis for a just and enduring solution, sustainable peace and prosperity in the region. Addressing the C-24 Caribbean regional seminar […]

Two Canadian UN employees face charges of selling weapons in Libya

Canadian authorities charged two nationals of involvement in selling Chinese-made drones and other military-equipment in Libya. The case goes back to 2018 when the two men served at the International Civil Aviation Organization, a U.N. agency headquartered in Montreal. The two men Fathi Ben Ahmed Mhaouek, 61, and Mahmud Mohamed Elsuwaye Sayeh, 37, were found […]

GFP: Morocco, 7th most powerful army in Africa

The 2019 Global Fire Power (GFP) index has rated the kingdom of Morocco the 7th most powerful army in Africa and 61st globally. However, the kingdom lost six positions compared to the 2018 rankings when it ranked 55th. The GFP index assesses nations’ potential war-making capability based on more than 50 factors, including resources; manpower; […]