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The landlocked Sahel region remains on top of the list of regions most hit by the scourge of terrorism, according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) which calls it the “epicenter of global terrorism.” Years of infighting, porous borders and connivance between terror groups and states like Algeria made the Sahel a fertile ground for […]
After ensuing a series of self-inflicted diplomatic blows, the new Algeria continues to punch above its weight in denial of a reality wherein its voice is no longer audible including within the Arab League. Algeria has failed to join the BRICS, cut ties with Morocco, is mired in a diplomatic crisis with France, has alienated […]
Morocco, Spain and Portugal decided to create a joint judicial cooperation commission to reinforce cooperation ahead of the 2030 World Cup they will co-host. “This commission will be tasked with developing a special framework for judicial cooperation among the three countries, with the aim of supporting the preparations for the 2030 World Cup through the […]
The U.S. State Department has designated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, sending a strong message to the Algerian regime and its polisario armed militias which had launched deadly terrorist attacks against Morocco’s Saharan territory. “The Houthis’ activities threaten the security of American civilians and personnel in the Middle East, the safety of our […]
In a move that intensifies Sudan’s ongoing civil war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied rebel groups Tuesday (4 February) signed a transitional constitution in Nairobi. The new constitution formalizes the RSF’s control over eight territories and outlines plans for a joint army with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). This action comes […]
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced on Tuesday March 4 a critical funding gap of $412 million for 2025 to address the urgent humanitarian needs in South Sudan. The WFP stressed the importance of securing funds for essential food and nutrition aid, prepositioning supplies before the onset of the rainy season in […]
Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, African economies continue to grapple with the long-term effects of the conflict, with many nations still feeling the sting of rising inflation, disrupted supply chains, and escalating debt risks. A new report from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) highlights that while some regions, such as East Africa, have […]
Morocco’s defense industry is gaining momentum with the establishment of a local company dedicated to the production of components for the WhAP 8×8 armored vehicle in collaboration with India’s Tata Advanced Systems. Based in Casablanca, Metlonics Morocco SARLAU will produce essential parts for the WhAP 8×8 armored vehicles designed for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. […]
Six AH-64E Apache helicopters have been received by Morocco, in a drive to modernize the air force’s capabilities in an uncertain environment. The delivery is part of an order made in 2019 for 36 Apache helicopters and related equipment for a total cost estimated at $4.2 billion. A Moroccan Royal Armed Forces account on X […]
Morocco has taken over the vice-presidency of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) for the North African region for the 2025-2027 term. This came during the 6th extraordinary session of the Executive Committee of the AMCOW Board of Directors, held on Monday. Speaking at the session via videoconference, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water […]