Morocco: Six-Member Terrorist Cell Dismantled

The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) dismantled, on Tuesday, on the basis of accurate intelligence tips provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), a six-member terrorist cell that was operating in Casablanca, Mohammedia and Azilal, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. The cell members, aged 18 to 59, are imbued with […]

Saudi Arabia conditions credit line to Tunisia on IMF’s demands

Saudi Arabia is willing to provide Tunisia a financial facility to support the 2022 state budget but provided that the North African country meets the demands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a restructuring plan, Business News reports. Malek Zahi, Tunisian Minister of Social Affairs, who was in the Gulf country last week for […]

Morocco cleared to acquire attack helicopters worth $4.25 bln

Morocco is filling the gap in terms of offensive air capabilities with the acquisition of  36 mighty Apache helicopters and related equipment for a total cost of 4.25 billion dollars. Previously announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 20 November, the deal was green lighted by the US Department of state describing […]