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AMISOM hands over weapons captured from Al-Shabaab to Somalia

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said Saturday it had handed over to the Somali Federal Government weapons of war captured from Al-Shabaab terrorists. The weapons, which included Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers, general-purpose machine guns, and assault rifles, were captured during joint operations by AMISOM and the Somali security forces.   The Head of […]

Morocco highlights remittances’ role in rural resilience

Morocco underscored the growing economic importance of migrant remittances, with policymakers and development partners calling for stronger financial inclusion and greater use of the funds for investment and job creation. Transfers from Moroccans abroad reached about 122 billion dirhams ($13 billion) in 2025, equivalent to roughly 8% of GDP in recent years, official data show, […]

Defense: Morocco, France conduct military air exercise to reinforce interoperability

The Royal Air armed forces and French Air Forces have conducted lately a joint exercise to reinforce tactical proficiency, coordination and interoperability amid recent geopolitical tensions. Dubbed “Marathon25”, the exercise saw the participation of Moroccan F-16 fighter jets and Puma helicopters for transport and medical evacuation missions, while France contributed five Rafale B jets from […]