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Morocco strengthens defense capabilities with $260 million Javelin missile purchase

Morocco continues its military modernization drive with U.S. Defense Department’s approval for a $260 million acquisition of 612 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles and 200 portable launchers, reinforcing the kingdom’s defense capabilities amid regional security challenges. The U.S. Department of Defense authorized the transaction on May 31, 2025, following preliminary approval from the Defense Security Cooperation […]

Mali adamant on seeing UN peacekeeping leaving by December 31st

Mali has refused to extend the timeline for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to withdraw from the country beyond the deadline of December 31st, as previously agree despite confrontations between the Army and rebels and terrorist groups in the north. The UN Security Council adopted a resolution end of June […]

UN peacekeeping mission in Mali speeds up withdrawal due to growing insecurity

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali — or MINUSMA — said in a statement on Sunday (13 August) that it has sped up its withdrawal from the city of Ber in the north of the country due to “the degradation of security,” which had made its departure urgent. During the operation, three of UN […]