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The United States has rejected the “terrorism” designation given by Algerian authorities to the MAK movement, which peacefully seeks an independent state in the Amazigh-speaking Kabylie region. In 2023, Algeria also maintained domestic terrorism designations on the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylie and the Islamist movement Rachad. “The United States considers Algeria’s concentration on […]
U.S. State Department has approved new weapons sales to Morocco worth over $174 million, showing U.S. strong support to a major ally and strategic partner, described as an important force for political stability and economic progress in North Africa. The announcement was made Friday by U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency in a press release. The […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly assured the United States that it will not supply arms to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the north-east African country continues to be ravaged by a bloody civil war. The UAE has reportedly told the US it has cut off weapons supply to the paramilitary forces […]
President Joe Biden wrapped up an African visit during which he promised US investments to counter a growing Chinese influence, while focusing on the Lobito corridor that will ease the transport of critical minerals to the US market. The corridor has been at the heart of the US African strategy due to its potential in […]
The United States has demonstrated its defense and security commitment to Morocco through joint military training, proving U.S. long-range strike capabilities and standing with the North African Kingdom, an ally and strategic partner, against regional threats. U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. Strategic Command, conducted lately a training with the Moroccan military at Aoreora Range […]
A delegation from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, visited on Monday the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, anchored in the Mediterranean off the city of Al Hoceima. Upon arrival on board, the delegation was welcomed by Rear Admiral […]
The General Staff of South Zone of the Royal Armed Forces is hosting in Agadir preparations for the “African Lion-2025”, a multinational military exercise which aims to strengthen interoperability among participants and build readiness to respond to crises and contingencies in Africa and around the world. What started as a bilateral exercise between the U.S. […]
Somalia has achieved a significant financial breakthrough with the United States agreeing to cancel more than $1.1 billion in outstanding loans, representing approximately one-quarter of the nation’s remaining debt burden. This historic agreement marks a crucial step in Somalia’s economic recovery from decades of financial isolation. The debt, largely accumulated during the military dictatorship that […]
King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Donald J. Trump, following his election as President of the United States for a new term. In this message, the Sovereign expresses to Mr. Trump his sincere congratulations and his best wishes for every success in his presidential duties and endeavors to serve the American people. […]
The delusional and autocratic Algerian regime has suffered in New York its worst ever diplomatic setback at the UN Security Council over the Sahara issue. Serving as a non-permanent member at the Security Council for a limited period, the reckless Algerian rulers, who are suffering from delusions of grandeur, thought their country has become a […]