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Morocco, the largest US weapons buyer in Africa, is filling the gap in its helicopter attack capacity with the purchase of 24 AH-Appache helicopters for a total cost of $1.5 billion, US media said. The deal comes in a series of purchases from the US armament industry to bolster the land and air components of […]
Washington has expressed determination to push forward the strategic partnership existing between the USA and Morocco and to reinforce their diplomatic ties. In a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Throne Day marking this year the 20th anniversary of the Monarch’s enthronement, President Donald Trump said “I am confident that […]
The US State Department Tuesday validated a military deal with Egypt that involves technical support for the North African country’s navy. The deal to be implemented by Virginia-based VSE Corporation will cost Egypt $554 million. The price tag may change following final clearance from the senate, Defense News reports. VSE Corporation will do technical work […]
Morocco enjoys political stability, robust infrastructure, and a strategic location, which have contributed to its emergence as a regional manufacturing and export base for international companies, says the State Department in its 2019 Climate Investment Statements. Morocco is actively encouraging and facilitating foreign investment, particularly in export sectors like manufacturing, through macro-economic policies, trade […]
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a Caribbean country, has expressed support to Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, saying this plan offers “a credible, serious and realistic” solution to this regional dispute. “We are for the resolution of the regional conflict over the Sahara under the sovereignty and the territorial and national integrity […]
US ambassador to Guinea Conakry has said his country will not back President Alpha Conde should he seek a third term in office as rumors in the country point out the Guinean leader is mulling plans to amend the constitution to this end. Speaking last week in “Les Grandes Gueules”, a popular radio show, Dennis […]
Morocco, which has seen its share of emigration and more recently become a springboard for other migrants on their way to Europe, has since the beginning of the 21st century become a default destination for many sub-Saharan migrants, writes the Washington-Based Migration Policy Institute (MPI). In its latest analysis focusing on Morocco’s migration policy, MPI […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has granted Morocco $94 million to finance the kingdom’s inclusive socio-economic development program. The grant related agreement was signed Wednesday in Rabat. The inclusive socio-economic development program has three components, according to MAP. The first concerns an integrated local development program that will encompass the economic growth […]
The newly inaugurated president of Panama Laurentino Nito Cortizo has voiced his willingness to develop cooperation ties with Morocco, serving the common interests of the two countries and people. Mr.Cortizo made the remarks during his meeting held on Monday in Panama City, with head of the Moroccan government Saad Eddine El Othmani who represented King […]
The US has approved the upgrade of Morocco’s F16 fleet with defense equipment components for $250 million to ensure the continuation of sustainment of its fighter jets. The deal also covers personnel training and training equipment, and publications and technical documentation will also be provided. Following the approval, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified […]