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Moroccan police bust ISIS cell planning attacks

Moroccan security services announced on Monday the arrest of three terrorists with ties to extremist ISIS group. Aged between 26 and 28, the three-member cell was active in the Moroccan cities of Inzegane and Ait Melloul, in Agadir region. The three jihadists, who pledged allegiance to ISIS leader, were planning terrorist attacks aimed at undermining […]

US Sahel strategy in disarray as Niger ends military cooperation

The US counter-terrorism strategy in the Sahel is facing a tough test after Niger’s military rulers asked the US troops to leave the country, revoking a military cooperation deal. The Wall Street Journal reported that the revocation came after senior US officials accused the country’s ruling junta of secretly exploring a deal to allow Iran […]

Morocco-Germany: Strong relationship & consultations on issues of common interest

King Mohammed VI has underlined the importance Morocco places on strengthening relations of consultation and coordination with “friendly” Germany on various issues of common interest. In a congratulatory message sent to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the occasion of his country’s National Day, the Moroccan Sovereign offered his warmest congratulations to Mr. Steinmeier and expressed […]