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Egypt has called for sweeping reforms to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), arguing that the veto system has become untenable in today’s fractured world. The call was launched by Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in his address at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia on Tuesday, September 3. Abdelatty said the council must either […]
Critical Mineral Resources PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has initiated a 6,000-meter diamond drilling program at its Agadir Melloul copper-silver project in Morocco’s western Anti-Atlas region. The campaign aims to confirm potential resources of 150,000 to 200,000 tons of contained copper at an average projected grade of 1.2 percent. The first-phase operation involves […]
A suicide car bomb struck the headquarters of Libya’s 444th Combat Brigade in Bani Walid, about 170 kilometres southeast of Tripoli, the unit confirmed on Tuesday, September 3. The attacker detonated the vehicle at the entrance of the compound, but the brigade said the situation was quickly brought under control and operations are continuing. Photos […]
Morocco is redrawing its grain import map as the country grapples with persistent drought and shifting global supply dynamics The government expects cereal imports to reach 7.5 million tons during the 2024–2025 crop year, up from 6.5 million tons the previous year. The increase comes as domestic production continues to suffer from severe rainfall deficits. […]
Airbus Helicopters will provide Morocco ten H225M Caracal multi-role tactical transport helicopters, according to press reports, saying the deal has been finally sealed after marathon negotiations. Morocco’s interest in the H225M dates back to December 2021 as the country seeks to modernize its helicopter fleet and replace its SA330 Puma helicopters. But the negotiations were […]
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. […]
Olympique de Marseille has officially signed Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd from West Ham United in a €23 million transfer, marking the defender’s return to Ligue 1 and a significant step in his career. Aguerd, 28, brings a wealth of experience to the French club, having previously played in Ligue 1 with Dijon and Rennes before […]
African students pursuing education abroad are facing heightened scrutiny as the United States and United Kingdom ramp up enforcement of immigration compliance, raising concerns about travel equity and academic opportunity. In the U.K., the Home Office has launched a campaign warning tens of thousands of international students — many from Africa — about overstaying visas. […]
West Africa is becoming a central node in global cocaine trafficking, as powerful criminal groups from the Western Balkans expand their footprint across the region, a new report has revealed. Once operating largely behind the scenes, Albanian- and Slavic-speaking networks have now entrenched themselves in countries like Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and Cape Verde. These […]
A new report by war crimes watchdog The Sentry exposes the Wagner Group’s deeply destabilizing three-year presence in Mali, revealing a record of military failure, civilian massacres, and political fractures rather than security gains. Deployed in 2022 under a $10 million/month deal with Mali’s junta, the Russian paramilitary force claimed its “mission was accomplished” upon […]