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Syria: Talks without Talks

The would-be talks in Syria are proving to be a tug of war between the United Nations, the Syrian opposition High Negotiators Council (HNC) and the Assad-led government as conditions under which they should be held continue to be a source of disagreement. The HNC, the main opposition group, wants humanitarian aid to reach besieged […]

Moroccan frigate Mohammed VI takes part in European ORION 26 drills

Morocco’s multi-mission frigate Mohammed VI has joined French and European naval units in ORION 26, a major high-intensity combat preparation exercise led by France, the French embassy in Rabat said. The Moroccan FREMM warship spent around two weeks integrated into the escort of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, operating first in the Mediterranean […]

EIB mobilizes €500 million for Morocco quake recovery

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has mobilized 500 million euros in support of Morocco’s reconstruction efforts in quake-hit areas in the Atlas mountains, the bank said. The financing will help Morocco rebuild and upgrade essential infrastructure in the hardest-hit areas, including roads, schools and healthcare facilities, according to an EIB statement. The new tranche brings […]