terror in Africa

Influential US Congressman labels Polisario terrorist organization

U.S. Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has described the Algeria-backed polisario armed militia as a terrorist organization which is actively engaged with its foreign allies in destabilizing acts in West Africa. In a speech made Wednesday at the House of Representatives, Wilson, Chair of U.S.-Morocco Caucus, said the North African Kingdom is a longstanding “essential U.S. […]

Sahara: UN Chief confirms Morocco’s commitment to ceasefire

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has underlined Morocco’s strong commitment to the ceasefire and full cooperation with MINURSO, citing logistical, medical and security supports provided by the Kingdom to the UN mission and its demining operations. In his report submitted recently to the UN Security Council on the Sahara, Mr. Guterres reiterated “Morocco commitment to […]

Moroccan Pr. Yazami Honored in Dubai for his Work on Lithium-ion Batteries

Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami has been awarded the Mohammed Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence, the highest Emirati scientific honor, for his outstanding contribution to the development of lithium-ion batteries for mobile phones, and electric cars. Professor Yazami was honored with the lifetime achievement award for inventing the graphite anode (negative electrode) of lithium-ion batteries. […]