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Veteran journalist Fatima Hassani becomes second Moroccan woman elected President of Region

Fatima Hassani, a veteran journalist and member of PAM political party, was elected president of Tangier-Tetouan-Alhoceima region, becoming the second Moroccan woman to take such a position. Hassani will succeed to her colleague in the party Ilyas EL Omari after a majority vote by the region’s council. The election was convened after the resignation of […]

Libya Asks EU for Armed Ships, Helicopters to Prevent Migrants’ Crossings to Europe

Libya’s UN-backed government has requested the EU to provide it with armed ships and helicopters to intercept and prevent migrants from making the risky journey on boats to cross the Mediterranean towards Europe. Libya’s request was marred by allegation of abuse endured by migrants on Libyan coast as well as a lack of strategy by […]

Moroccan Navy takes Part in Phoenix Express Exercise off Spanish Coasts

Moroccan navy is currently taking part off Spanish coasts in the 13th iteration of the multinational maritime exercise Phoenix Express 2017 along with maritime forces from Europe and the United States. The Moroccan frigate, Tarik Ibn Ziad, took part in the naval exercise, which was sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and facilitated by U.S. Naval […]