Ambassador Omar Hilale

U.S. supports Morocco with Air Defense Systems, another blow to Polisario-Algeria-Iran Axis

The United States has decided to support Morocco with integrated air defense networks against missile & drones’ attacks, dealing another hard blow to the Polisario militias, which are armed, funded and sheltered by the ruling Algerian military junta. The decision has been approved lately by the U.S. Congress in its vote for the appropriation bill […]

Egypt takes delivery of two Spain-made Talgo trains

The Egyptian Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, announced the arrival of the third and fourth luxury Talgo trains made in Spain. The newly-arrived high-speed trains are part of seven trains contracted with Spanish train manufacturer Talgo. The contract valued at €157 million includes maintenance and supply of spare parts. Each of Talgo trains consists of […]

Benin holds legislative election seen as test of democracy

Benin voted for a new parliament on Sunday, January8, with opposition candidates authorized to stand in the legislative elections after four years of absence. The vote is widely seen as a key test for the West African nation, where President Patrice Talon’s supporters say he has ushered in political and economic development, but critics have […]