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COVID-19: Morocco extends night curfew, other restrictive measures for two more weeks as of March 02

Morocco has extended the night curfew and other anti-coronavirus restrictive measures for two more weeks as of Tuesday, March 2 at 9 p.m. although health authorities have been reporting in recent weeks decreasing numbers of daily new coronavirus cases with more recoveries than new cases, and lower fatality rates. Besides the night curfew, the measures […]

Morocco thwarts migrants’ mass storming of Ceuta enclave

  Moroccan authorities foiled an illegal migration attempt by nearly 150 sub-Saharan migrants in an area near the Spanish-occupied enclave of Ceuta.   At least 70 migrants were arrested in the operation which left 14 security forces and 6 migrants injured, the interior ministry said in a statement.   The crossing attempt was violent with […]

DEFENSE: MOROCCO EXPLORING ACQUSITION OF KOREAN K2 TANKS & MEDIUM RANGE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM

Morocco is reportedly exploring the acquisition of up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks and the Cheongung medium-range air defense system as strategic partnership between Seoul and Rabat is gaining momentum. According to experts, the potential deal would enable Moroccan army to diversify military weaponry and modernize its land and air defense capabilities. […]