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Egypt takes delivery of second Germany-built MEKO A-200 frigate

The Egyptian Armed Forces received Monday a MEKO A-200 frigate, a second frigate built by Germany, several months after taking delivery of the first out of 4 ordered. The military vessel dubbed Al-Qahhar by the Egyptian Navy was built by German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) at SBN Shipyard. Commander of the Egyptian Navy Ashraf […]

Morocco, Mauritania to bolster cooperation in fisheries research

Morocco and Mauritania have committed to enhance their cooperation in fisheries research under a specific protocol on cooperation actions signed on the sidelines of the 6th edition of the International Fair Halieutis, held in Agadir February 1 to 5. The protocol between the National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH) of Morocco and the Mauritanian Institute […]

Senegalese navy busts trafficking attempt of 690kg of cocaine bound for Europe

The Senegalese navy has thwarted a drug trafficking attempt of 690 kg of cocaine. The substance, bound for Europe, was seized onboard a speeding boat. The communication department of the Senegalese army indicated that the operation took place on Dec. 22, 220 km off the coasts. The crew onboard the boat, five Spanish men, threw […]