For every step forward Morocco makes to foster ties with the Sahel, Algeria makes a step backwards, says an analysis published by the Washington-based Wilson Center. Morocco has, even before returning to the African Union, built a strong win-win basis for its ties with Sahel countries through a multipronged strategy that combines soft-power with investments […]
Libya has successfully conducted over the weekend long-delayed municipal elections in seven north-western municipalities—Zawiya Markaz, Zawiya Wassat, Zawya Gharb, Zawya Chamal, Sabrata, Sormane, and Bir Ghnam—following a week-long postponement triggered by an attack on election commission facilities in Zawiya. The High National Election Commission confirmed the polls took place on Saturday, building on earlier phases […]
The African Sea Lion military drills between the US Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), the US Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Morocco’s Royal Navy drew to a close on July 14 after four days of exercises centering on mutual training and interoperability. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the ARG and the 22nd MEU departed […]
