Member of the European Parliament Andrey Kovatchev

Tangier-Lagos Highway, a Linchpin for Economic Integration in West Africa

After signing a landmark deal to build a pipeline connecting Nigeria’s gas wells to Morocco, King Mohammed VI and Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari stressed the need to accelerate works to build a continental highway between Tangier and Lagos as part of efforts to boost economic integration and cooperation in Africa. In a joint statement issued […]

Sarkozy Appoints Dati Political Advisor Ahead of Presidential Race

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appointed his former Justice Minister Rachida Dati political advisor, after he launched last week his campaign for the center-right primaries. The appointment of Dati, the first woman of north African descent to hold a major government post, came as no surprise as Sarkozy seeks to mend ties with her and […]

Airpower superiority at heart of Morocco’s defense overhaul

In recent years, Morocco has been investing in upgrading its airpower capabilities amid rising threats in an unstable wider region. The country has emerged as a regional deterrent power and an exporter of stability as it reshapes its military doctrine around advanced aerial capabilities. This transformation is driven by strategic necessity and a clear ambition: […]