AFCON 2019

World’s oldest-known starfish fossil unearthed in Morocco.

A group of researchers from Cambridge University and the University of Western Australia has unearthed a fossil starship in Morocco that dates back 480 million years. The fossil specimen is the world’s oldest-known starfish ever discovered, providing an insight into the evolution of starfish and other echinoderms. Headed by Aaron W. Hunter from the department […]

Port Security: Morocco-USA naval exercise sends strong message to enemies

The Royal Navy and the American Navy conducted lately joint exercises focusing on hydrographic surveys, technical diving and security operations for installations at the port of Casablanca. The joint naval exercises, held from August 17 to 31, seek to enhance interoperability and maritime security and protect ports facilities against terrorist threats targeting global maritime trade. […]

NGO Urges EU to Press Algeria to Contribute to Sahara Conflict Settlement

The Moroccan Sahrawi Solidarity Association in Europe (AMSSE) has called on the EU foreign chief Federica Mogherini to use her leverage to force Algeria to “engage constructively in the UN process for the resolution of the Sahara conflict”. The Association made the call on the occasion of the EU-Algeria meeting held March 13th in Brussels. […]