Washington: Morocco, U.S. Key partner in countering violent extremism & ISIS terror threat

Morocco is “a critical partner” of the U.S. in countering violent extremism and terror threat in the Sahel and across Africa, said on Monday Ms. Dana Stroul, deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Speaking at a special online briefing with Major General Matthew McFarlane, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, Ms. Stroul […]

Bleak Economic Outlook Bodes Ill for Algeria’s Stability

The stability of the Algerian regime has long rested on its generous handouts powered by its oil revenues. With the oil price plunge, and which is set to continue, the Algerian government is bracing for tougher times threatening to erode its social peace. The oil price slump, which started in 2014 dealt a heavy blow […]

Morocco wants to diversify partners within and outside EU

Morocco has in recent years stepped up efforts to diversify partners within the EU and outside it, said Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Bourita, who made the statement following talks with Hungarian peer Peter Szijjarto, noted that Rabat looks at Hungary as a platform to access the Eastern European market. In this respect, Bourita said Morocco […]