Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, Deputy Commanding General for Africa

Nigeria: election commission warns insecurity could derail February presidential vote

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned of the threat of increased violence during the election campaign, suggesting that the country’s presidential election in late February should be cancelled or postponed if the current level of insecurity is not tackled. Nigerians are due to choose a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari after two terms […]

Morocco Moved up 9 spots in the 2019 Doing Business Ranking

Morocco has moved up 9 spots in the Doing Business 2019 report, to rank 60th in the world ranking, 2nd in the MENA region and 1st in the Maghreb. The annual report published by the World Bank indicated that the Kingdom has bettered its performance when it comes to doing business. The report, made public […]

Morocco ready to foster ties with neighbors without compromising its best national interests – Royal speech

Morocco seeks balanced relations with its neighbors without compromising its best interests, King Mohammed VI said in a landmark speech that drew light on the recent attacks targeting Morocco’s national institutions. These attacks and “fully-fledged campaigns” sought in vain to tarnish the image of Morocco’s security forces and Morocco’s national institutions, said the King in […]