Jan Kubis

Morocco to Extradite French National Convicted on Terrorism Charges

Morocco agreed to return to France its national Thomas Gallay who was convicted by a Moroccan court for connections with a terrorist network, the Justice Ministry said. The ministry explained in a statement that this extradition comes in response to a request by President Emmanuel Macron, adding that the convict will spend the remaining of […]

Burkina Faso recruits 50,000 people as civilian defense volunteers to fight jihadists

The conflict-torn Burkina Faso has launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defense volunteers to help the country’s army fight jihadists, the authorities announced. “The mission of these communal VDPs is to protect, alongside the defense and security forces, the people and property of their communes of origin”, in the face of jihadist attacks, according […]

Bloomberg Portrays Rabat as a Benchmark Cultural & Urban destination, a Giant Leap for Morocco

Bloomberg has shed light on Rabat’s burgeoning ascent, pointing to the opening of the Mohammed VI Tower. The landmark is a centerpiece of the ‘Rabat, City of Light, Morocco’s Capital of Culture’ program, launched under the impetus of King Mohammed VI. Under the revealing title “One giant leap for Morocco,” the leading American media outlet, […]