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Morocco is on the cusp of securing a deal for 32 U.S. advanced fighter jets, becoming the first Arab and African nation to operate the fifth-generation stealth combat aircraft, says Military Africa news platform. The $17 billion deal, spanning over 45 years, covers maintenance and technical support and spare parts, says the report, noting that […]
U.S. senior advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has quelled Algeria’s speculations about a possible change in the United States’ position on the Sahara, leaving the Algerian junta in “shock and awe” as their margin of maneuver is considerably reducing. In an interview with Algerian newspaper El Watan, Boulos said he discussed the Sahara issue with […]
The recent letter sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to King Mohammed VI, reaffirming America’s recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory has knocked down the Algerian regime which has squandered billions of US dollars for nearly five decades on a lost cause. According to intelligence reports, Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune has […]
The United States has sent a strong diplomatic signal reaffirming its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, as two key figures from the Trump administration took steps to solidify Washington’s stance. Duke Buchan III, nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next US ambassador to Morocco, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations […]
U.S. nominee ambassador to Morocco Richard Duke Buchan III has reiterated at the U.S. Senate the American recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, sending a strong message to the Algerian regime. In his statement made Tuesday at the Senate hearing, Buchan said the U.S. supports Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic Autonomy […]
A high-level Moroccan agricultural delegation paid lately a working visit to California to further strengthened bilateral agricultural cooperation and deepened ties between the U.S. and Morocco, said the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) in a press release. The mission also opened new avenues for collaboration and future trade opportunities. “This visit was […]
On June 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, ending a 12-day conflict that had pushed the Middle East to the edge of a regional war. But while the announcement was framed as a diplomatic breakthrough, the facts on the ground suggest a different reality: Iran was forced into […]
The 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference (ASELC) opened Tuesday in Rabat with the participation of senior officers from nearly 30 African countries, the United States, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The three-day event is organized by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in coordination of the Royal Armed Forces under the theme: “Resilience, […]
Morocco continues its military modernization drive with U.S. Defense Department’s approval for a $260 million acquisition of 612 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles and 200 portable launchers, reinforcing the kingdom’s defense capabilities amid regional security challenges. The U.S. Department of Defense authorized the transaction on May 31, 2025, following preliminary approval from the Defense Security Cooperation […]
A US Congressional delegation led by Representative Ronny Jackson met with Rachid Talbi Alami, Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives, to discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation. Jackson, a member of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, led the delegation in a working lunch focused on shared strategic priorities, including security in the […]