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Morocco on track to produce drones

As part of its defense industry strategy, Morocco is on track to produce reconnaissance and combat drones in partnership with Israel, according to a parliamentary report. The two countries had signed a defense pact following the restoration of their diplomatic ties. Moroccan and Israeli top generals met on multiple occasions and Rabat had received a […]

Algeria: TV5 correspondent Khaled Drareni handed heavy prison sentence

An Algerian court this Monday sentenced French TV5 correspondent Khaled Drareni to three years in prison, TSA reports citing the defense lawyer. Drareni, 40, who is also correspondent of Reporters without Borders (RSF) in the North African country, has been in detention since March for covering “Hirak”, the popular demonstrations against the Algerian regime.   […]

Morocco to increase non-phosphate revenue to $1.6 billion by 2030

Morocco aims to increase non-phosphate mining revenue to 1.6 billion from 730 million dollars in 2020, the energy and mining ministry said in its newly unveiled 2025-2030 development plan. The plan also provides for raising investments in prospection and research to 450 million dirhams, the ministry said. The mining sector contributes by up to 10% […]