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Challenge of democratization in Africa: CAR and Burkina Faso in spotlight

While 69% of Africans support democracy and more than 70% agree that there should be term limits, according to the latest Afrobarometer surveys, recent developments in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Burkina Faso have demonstrated that the democratization process in some African states is still facing huge challenges. Speaking at a workshop on ‘Democracy […]

Frenchman Indicted on Terrorism Charges in Morocco Appeals Conviction

French national, Thomas Gallay, who was indicted on charges of funding a terrorist cell based in the Moroccan Atlantic city of Essaouira appealed his conviction after he was handed a six year prison sentence. Gallay, 36, said he had to sign confessions in Arabic language that he ignores and appealed the court’s decision in tandem […]

Lockheed Martin interested in developing Morocco’s defense industry cluster

U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has shown interest in Morocco’s investment opportunities offered in the defense industry which has attracted several companies including India’s Tata Advanced Systems, Turkish Baykar, Bluebird Company… A senior Lockheed Martin delegation led by Brig. Gen. Joseph Rank (Ret.), CEO for Africa & Saudi Arabia, visited lately Rabat and Casablanca to […]