Inter-libyan dialogue jan 23 2021

Eastern Congo ceasefire collapses as m23 rebels maintain strategic positions

The fragile ceasefire between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed rebels in eastern Congo deteriorated Monday as M23 fighters reneged on withdrawal commitments from the strategic town of Walikale while accusing the army of violating agreed terms. M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka claimed government forces failed to remove attack drones from the area, declaring this “a major obstacle […]

Morocco’s Malhoun Music listed part of UNESCO Intangible Heritage

Morocco’s Malhoun music was included on Wednesday in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This decision was made during the 18th session of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee, held December 4-9 in Kasane (Botswana). This decision is ‘a recognition by the […]

Morocco orders ten Airbus H225M multipurpose copters to replace its Puma fleet

Airbus said it has signed a contract with Morocco for ten H22M helicopters which will be equipped for combat search & rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. “We are honored that Morocco has chosen to replace its legacy Puma fleet with the H225M,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus […]