Morocco mining

Morocco makes a step forward towards launching its own military industry

A law governing the setting up of a military industry in Morocco has entered into force after it was published in the official gazette as the Kingdom plans to cut imports by locally manufacturing defense equipment. The law lays down requirements for licenses for the setting up of plants to manufacture weapons, ammunition, and military […]

Somalia: US imposes sanctions on 14 men to sap al-Shabaab finances

The United States government on Monday (17 October) imposed sanctions on 14 men, including six it said were part of a network that has engaged in weapons procurement, financial facilitation and recruitment for the Somalia-based al-Shabaab militant Islamist group. This new, expansive round of sanctions is in addition to drone strikes and military advice from […]

Morocco Reaffirms Readiness to Open New Page with Cuba

King Mohammed VI sent a congratulation message to Miguel Diaz-Canel who was elected President of the Republic of Cuba, saying that Morocco is willing to open a new page with Cuba. In the message, the king extended wishes to Diaz Canel of full success and renewed Morocco’s commitment to work together with Cuba in order […]