Morocco, Second Biggest Market for French Weapons in Africa

Morocco bought €127 million worth of French arms in 2016, making it the second weapon market for France in Africa, said the French Defense Ministry. Morocco came second in terms of spending on French arms behind Egypt, which spent €1.3 billion in the same year, the Ministry said in a report. Since 2012, French arm […]

Air Arabia to Launch New Flights between Morocco and UK

Low cost carrier Air Arabia will start on October 28 offering five weekly flights between Morocco and the United Kingdom, bringing closer the two countries. The new non-stop service, which responds to an increasing passenger demand, will connect Moroccan cities of Casablanca and Tangier to London. The new weekly flights between Casablanca and London-Gatwick Airport […]

Japan backs Benin’s counterterrorism efforts with equipment worth $2.7m

Japan will provide Benin with rolling stock worth $2.7 million to contribute to the fight against terrorism in the north of the West African country. The assistance was the subject of an agreement signed by Ichijo Motonbu, the interim Chargé d’Affaires at the Japanese embassy in Benin, and Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Finance and Economy Minister […]