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The three-day visit paid lately by India Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tamal to the Casablanca port underlines the growing strategic and defense cooperation between India and Morocco. INS Tamal is the third Indian Naval Ship in the last two years to visit Casablanca. During the port call, the crew of INS Tamal participated in a […]
Malian authorities have arrested lately dozens of soldiers accused of plotting to topple the country’s military leaders amid alarming reports that Tuareg rebels supported by Algeria are gaining ground in the north. According to press reports, about 50 soldiers and senior officers including General Abass Dembele, the former governor of the Mopti region, have been […]
At least 40 people were killed on Monday, August 11, when Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for displaced persons in the war-torn Darfur region, according to local aid groups and citizen-led resistance Committees. El-Fasher, the last major army stronghold in Darfur, also came under heavy assault during the incident, which […]
The 16th Harat Al-Maghariba summer camps, organized for children from Al-Quds by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif (BMAQ) Agency under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Qods Committee, was inaugurated this Tuesday in Tangier. The camp, held august 12 through 26, is hosting 50 girls and boys aged 11 to 14 […]
With massive wildfires burning thousands of hectares in Portugal, Morocco has responded to an emergency call for help by sending two firefighting planes to this European country combatting a series of fires amid another heatwave. Morocco’s decision to send Canadair planes was announced Monday by the Interior ministry and confirmed by Lisbon which said it […]
Burkina Faso has received a significant shipment of Chinese-manufactured military equipment, marking a notable step in its armed forces’ modernization and further consolidating Beijing’s growing defense footprint across Africa. The delivery, unveiled via social media and confirmed by defense analysts, includes VN22B wheeled fire support vehicles, PLL-05 120mm self-propelled gun-mortars, and SR5 multiple rocket launch […]
Algeria’s recent high-profile inauguration of Somalia’s new embassy in Algiers reflects a calculated diplomatic strategy centered entirely on garnering international support for its Sahara position, highlighting the singular focus of Algerian foreign policy. This charm offensive is not an isolated event. It is part of a long-standing Algerian diplomatic tradition: investing time, energy, and resources […]
Mali’s military regime has reportedly arrested over 40 soldiers, including two high-ranking generals, for allegedly attempting to overthrow the government. The mass arrests, described by a source within the army as a response to an “attempt at destabilization,” signal deepening tensions within the ruling military leadership led by Colonel Assimi Goïta. Among the detained are […]
Morocco continues to attract international movie-makers and producers for shooting their blockbusters which enable the country to boost its tourism and enhance the Nation branding. According to press reports, “Captain India” is starring actor Kartik Aaryan and directed by Shimit Amin. The movie is scheduled to begin filming in India and Morocco in March 2026, […]
The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its commitment to supporting peace, stability, and humanitarian relief in Sudan, despite ongoing tensions with Khartoum. The Emirati Foreign Ministry underscored, in a statement released on Sunday, its “unwavering commitment” to work with international partners to foster dialogue, mobilize global support, and address Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. It emphasized solidarity […]