U.S. and Moroccan Armed Forces conclude joint training programs on disaster response, explosive hazards

Moroccan and U.S. military personnel this week concluded a major disaster planning exercise and a four-week training program on handling explosive hazards, highlighting the continued strength of the US-Morocco military partnership, the US embassy in Rabat said in a statement. Members of the Utah National Guard are in Kasr Sghir this week participating in Exercise […]

EAC to provide 7,480 megawatts of electricity by 2022

The East African Community (EAC) has secure $2.5 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide an additional 7,480 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2022. The regional bloc comprises six member states in the African Great Lakes region in eastern Africa, namely: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The funds – […]

Hungarian president floats sending troops to Chad

Hungarian far-right president Victor Orban said he plans to send 200 soldiers to Chad to help curb migration. He made the remark following a meeting with Chad’s president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno in Budapest. Chad plays a vital role in the campaign against migration, Orban said on Facebook. “Migration from Africa to Europe cannot be […]