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Libya’s Ministry of Defense under the Government of National Unity has confirmed the return of 21 Libyan citizens who had been detained in Niger, following coordinated diplomatic and security cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement issued on Monday and relayed by the Libyan news agency, the individuals were formally transferred to Libyan […]
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 […]
A forum on terrorism held in Spain’s Canary Islands has reignited criticism of the Polisario Front, with victims’ groups and activists urging a reassessment of its status and greater accountability for attacks attributed to the movement. The event, titled “First Forum on Terrorism in the Canary Islands: Global Terrorism and Extremism,” placed a strong spotlight […]
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 […]
Morocco has consolidated its position within the African Union’s institutional architecture, securing nine positions of primary responsibility across key continental organs following North African regional consultations. The outcome places the Kingdom first among North African states in the distribution of negotiated posts at the regional level. The responsibilities allocated to Morocco span several strategic areas […]
Morocco occupies a central place in managing migration along Europe’s south‑western frontier, according to Frontex’s Annual Risk Analysis 2026/2027, which highlights the growing cooperation with Morocco to curb illegal flows. The report highlights how migration trends remain uneven despite a broader decline in arrivals. Irregular border crossings into the EU fell by about 26% in […]
A Sudanese state security Committee has directed a sweeping crackdown on security violations in Khartoum, ordering the removal of military presence from the capital and banning the carrying of weapons in public spaces. The directive, issued by the Committee for Enforcing State Authority and Restoring Security, responds to growing concerns over the visibility of armed […]
The headquarters of the African Capitals of Culture (ACC) were inaugurated in Rabat, last week, in the presence of prominent figures from the cultural and diplomatic spheres, including ACC Committee President Adama Traoré. The establishment of this continental institution in Rabat reflects Morocco’s steadfast commitment to African cooperation and intercultural dialogue, and underscores the Kingdom’s […]
International media largely praised Morocco’s performance after the Atlas Lions secured a 1–0 win over Scotland at the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the team’s early decisiveness, tactical discipline and growing stature on the global stage. Across European coverage, the decisive moment was widely seen as Morocco’s lightning start, with Ismael Saibari scoring inside the opening […]
Participants in the 4th Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region on Saturday called for the establishment of a comprehensive and multilateral economic framework for the two regions, drawing inspiration from regional agreements such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the agreement linking the European Union and Mercosur. In […]