Rwanda dispatches troops to Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique

Madrid satisfied with implementation pace of Spain-Morocco roadmap

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Barroso has voiced his country’s satisfaction with the pace of implementation of the roadmap drawn with Morocco. The implementation of the roadmap developed during the visit to Morocco of President of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez, at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, early April “is advancing at a steady […]

Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery

Mali has started building a new gold refinery with Russian and Swiss partners, which officials say will help the country gain greater control over its gold exports, Reuters reported. The 200-ton-capacity facility is being developed in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm, with the Malian state holding a controlling stake. At […]

Raytheon Technologies to supply Morocco with fighter jet engines

The US Air Force has awarded aerospace and defense company Raytheon Technologies a $212.05 million contract to meet Morocco’s order for military aircraft engines, reports say, citing the Department of Defense. The Massachusetts-based company will manufacture F100-PW-229 install engines through its Pratt & Whitney business, at Hartford, Connecticut. Delivery is expected in 2025. The State […]