The EBRD’s 2011 Annual Meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, 20-21 May 2011

Morocco to upgrade its F16 fleet for $250 million

The US has approved the upgrade of Morocco’s F16 fleet with defense equipment components for $250 million to ensure the continuation of sustainment of its fighter jets. The deal also covers personnel training and training equipment, and publications and technical documentation will also be provided. Following the approval, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified […]

Optimism in Morocco, nightmare in Algeria following Trump’s victory

Trump’s victory has been met with mixed reactions in North Africa, wherein Moroccans see it as a chance to push forward with the commitments made by Washington in 2020 regarding the Sahara issue, while the Algerian regime braces for more diplomatic blows. Morocco In 2020, Morocco resumed diplomatic ties with Israel and Washington recognized Morocco’s […]

TotalEnergies faces manslaughter investigation in France over 2021 Mozambique attack

French prosecutors have launched a judicial investigation into TotalEnergies, accusing the oil giant of involuntary manslaughter and failing to assist people in danger during a brutal jihadist attack in Mozambique’s Palma region in March 2021. The attack, carried out by Islamist militants linked to ISIS, left over 1,400 people dead or missing, including 55 subcontractors […]