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Morocco, one of U.S. major strategic partners & allies, is set to acquire F-35A fighter jets, becoming the first Arab and African nation to receive such a leading stealth fighter, equipped with most advanced sensors and supersonic speed. According to “Timesaerospace” media outlet, Morocco’s acquisition of these most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter aircraft will […]
Tunisia’s economic prospects have taken a hit as the World Bank revised its growth forecast downward, projecting a modest 1.9% expansion in 2025, down from an earlier estimate of 2.2%. The outlook for the following years is even more subdued, with growth expected to slow to 1.6% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027. The downgrade […]
The Sudanese military has accused on June 11 Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar of direct involvement in a deadly cross-border assault that it says struck Sudanese army positions in the sensitive border triangle shared with Egypt and Libya. The Sudanese army alleges the attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), aided by Haftar-linked […]
Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, General Carmine Masiello, paid a visit to Tunis Wednesday for talks with Tunisia’s Defense Minister, Khaled Sehili, on ways of expanding cooperation in key sectors such as joint military training, coordinated exercises, hydrographic surveys, medical support, and socio-economic development. The two officials expressed shared commitment to regional peacebuilding, […]
The Polisario-run Tindouf camps have become a “breeding ground” for the recruitment of jihadists in full connivance of Algerian regime, said a recent analysis published on the National Interest, a leading US media focusing on geopolitics. The op-ed by, Ahmed Sharawi, notes how Algeria perpetuated the conflict over the Sahara territory and abandoned its sovereignty […]
The United States is urging African nations to take greater responsibility for their own security as it scales back its military footprint on the continent — a move that analysts warn could shift the regional power balance and fuel militant resurgence. General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), emphasized “burden-sharing” as Washington pivots […]
The Algerian regime has failed to fulfil its promise of raising the tourist currency allowance from a meager 106 euros to 750 euros. The promise was made by Tebboune who has turned Algiers into the capital of illusion, following his repetitive blunders. Tebboune, with a theatrical flair, pledged to increase the tourist allowance, in an […]
The city of Fès is establishing a local development company dedicated to urban and interurban mobility, with an investment program of 566 million dirhams over 2025-2035 to address transportation challenges in Morocco’s spiritual capital. “Fès Mobilité SA” will launch with a 5-million dirhams initial capital, with Fès municipality holding 89.99% ownership alongside the Fès-Meknès regional […]
The UK government is facing mounting criticism over its £30 billion agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with lawmakers and human rights groups denouncing the deal’s financial and ethical implications. Under the controversial arrangement, Britain retains military access to Diego Garcia — a vital US-UK base — through a 99-year lease, […]
Angola’s capital city Luanda will become the epicenter of global business diplomacy as it hosts, June 22 – 25, the 17th US-Africa Business Summit. Organized by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with the Angolan government, the summit is set to welcome over 1,500 participants, including African heads of state, U.S. government officials, […]