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2017 Military Strength Ranking: Seven African Countries in the Top 55

Each year, the Global Firepower specialist site draws up its global ranking of conventional armies, which does not take into account the stockpiles of nuclear weapons. In its 2017 military strength ranking, seven African countries are in the top 55. These are Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Angola and Morocco. As usual, the list […]

US Sanctions Zimbabwe’s State Security Minister

The United States has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe’s state security minister, Owen Ncube, that it accuses of “gross violations of human rights”. The US accuses Ncube of being involved in the state-sponsored violent crack-down on civilians that saw several people being shot dead by soldiers, while many others sustained injuries from beatings and other forms […]

King Mohammed VI Calls on Moroccan Pilgrims to be Worthy Representatives of Their Country, to Commit to Ideal Values of Islam

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, urged Moroccan pilgrims to be worthy representatives of their country and its vibrant civilization, and to commit to the ideal values of Islam, including uprightness, proper conduct, solidarity, and sincere devotion to God. “Represent your country, Morocco, and reflect the vibrant civilization for which my ancestors were renowned […]