Algeria is reinforcing its land forces with the acquisition of 67 T-90 tanks from its traditional arms supplier, Russia, a purchase that many observers see as a response to the Moroccan order of 200 US Abrams tanks. Part of a 200 T-90 order concluded in 2014, the delivery of the 67 tanks took place in […]
Moroccan authorities and army are racing the clock to offer decent temporary shelters to the earthquake-hit population in the Atlas mountains, defying the difficult terrain and vast affected area. The 7 magnitude tremor hit a week ago killing around 3000 people and destroying many traditionally-built villages in the provinces of Al Haouz, Taroudant, Chichaoua and […]
The UN Security Council has smacked the Algerian regime with the landmark resolution recognizing Morocco’s Autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty as “the most realistic and feasible solution” to the five-decade conflict. Drafted by Washington, the resolution was passed Friday by the Council with a majority of 11 votes in favor, none […]
