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U.S. Defense Department Approves TOW Missiles Sales to Morocco

The U.S. Department of Defense approved the sale of TOW 2A missiles to Morocco for a total cost of $108 million. The deal was cleared by the department’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency to sell Morocco the TOW anti-tank missiles as part of the Kingdom’s modernization of its ground forces with the acquisition of cutting-edge armament. […]

Namibia to cull elephants and hippos, distribute meat to drought-hit population

Namibia plans to kill 83 elephants and 30 hippos and distribute the meat to population affected by a prolonged drought, the environment minister said. The Namibian government also plans to cull other species including 60 buffalo, as well as 50 impala, 100 blue wildebeest, 300 zebra, and 100 elands. The government argues that the move […]

Algeria joins talks in Madrid as main party to Sahara conflict

A major diplomatic shift unfolded during the weekend in the long-stalled Sahara dispute, as Algeria takes part in multilateral negotiations in Madrid after years of refusing to sit at the same table as Morocco. The move marks a watershed moment for a country that has long claimed an observer status, while keeping generous support to […]