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The United States and Morocco are preparing a significant expansion of their military partnership under a new 2026–2036 roadmap that emphasizes drone warfare, artificial intelligence and deeper operational integration, according to details from a U.S. planning document cited by Moroccan media. The plan envisages a shift toward “all-domain” operations, with Morocco set to host a […]
Brazilian plane-maker Embraer is in advanced discussions with Morocco’s Royal Air Force over a potential sale of its KC‑390 Millennium military transport aircraft, while also promoting a broader proposal to establish a national command-and-control system, according to Africa Intelligence. The company, led by Chief Executive Francisco Gomes Neto, presented through its subsidiary Atech a solution […]
As the world’s spotlights turn to the World Cup, Algeria’s use of football as a propaganda platform has triggered more mockery than admiration, with critics pointing to a pattern of politicizing the sport and mobilizing state-aligned voices to target Morocco rather than celebrate the game. Instead of embracing the World Cup as a moment of […]
A Moroccan security delegation joined international counterparts at the International Police Cooperation Center (CCPI) in Leesburg, Virginia, as part of ongoing coordination efforts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting Rabat’s growing role in global security cooperation around major sporting events. The delegation, composed of officials from Morocco’s national police and domestic intelligence agencies DGSN […]
Morocco takes part in the Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX 250), a large-scale multinational maritime training led by U.S. 2nd Fleet. It is designed to enhance interoperability and test integrated naval, aerial, and amphibious forces in a dynamic, multi-domain environment. The two-week exercise, to start June 16, will bring together 31 warships, multi-national aircraft, and their crews […]
UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura conferred Monday with Algerian foreign minister Ahmed Attaf within the frame of a regional tour and preparations for a new round of talks on the Sahara in accordance with UNSC resolution 2797 endorsing the Autonomy Plan under Moroccan sovereignty. A statement issued by the Algerian Foreign ministry said talks […]
The Government of Morocco has called for the prompt implementation and full respect of the U.S.-Iran agreement reached to end the war in the Middle East. A statement issued Monday by the Moroccan ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of the deal in consolidating the ceasefire and ensuring the sustainable freedom of navigation through […]
Morocco’s approach to water security is attracting international media attention, with CNN publishing a recent report describing the country’s strategy as a model that extends well beyond its headline desalination projects. The report situates Morocco’s efforts within the National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation 2020-2027, a comprehensive initiative backed by a $14.5 billion-investment. […]
The success of Moroccan football is not fortuitous but the result of a royal strategy leading to a network of sprawling, modern soccer academies, including the Mohammed VI Football Academy tasked with developing domestic talent from a young age. In a story published on the rise of Morocco into a global football powerhouse, the American […]
Morocco’s 1-1 draw against Brazil in their opening Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup generated widespread international praise, with global media outlets applauding the Atlas Lions for once again proving that their historic run in Qatar 2022 was no coincidence. While Brazil entered the tournament as one of the favorites for the […]