The combined Moroccan-American exercise “African Lion 2024” wrapped up on Friday at Cap Draa (north of Tan-Tan), with air and ground military maneuvers involving units from the Moroccan and US armed forces. During the maneuvers, which took place in the presence of Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, […]
A group of Western embassies—Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States—called on South Sudan’s leaders to return to political dialogue and end ongoing violence, warning that the transitional authorities risk worsening an already severe humanitarian situation. In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the diplomats expressed deep concern over recent […]
Morocco is on the cusp of securing a deal for 32 U.S. advanced fighter jets, becoming the first Arab and African nation to operate the fifth-generation stealth combat aircraft, says Military Africa news platform. The $17 billion deal, spanning over 45 years, covers maintenance and technical support and spare parts, says the report, noting that […]
