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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commended the leadership of King Mohammed VI in advancing regional and global peace and security. This came in a statement released Monday in Washington following a phone call Marco Rubio had with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. The newly-sworn US Secretary of State stressed the importance of the […]
The CIA has published a full map of Morocco including the Sahara, while recalling that the US has recognized Morocco’s full sovereignty over the territory under the first term of President Trump in 2020. This update came as Trump was inaugurated 47th President of the US, making a historical comeback that was met with optimism […]
The United States has imposed sanctions on January 16 on General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan’s army and de facto President, accusing him of destabilizing the country, his decision to choose “war over good-faith negotiation and de-escalation,” and of undermining transition to democracy, the US Treasury Department said in a statement. Burhan’s army […]
During his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio emphasized the excellent ties with Morocco and the potential for the Abraham Accords. Speaking on economic opportunities for US policy in West and North Africa, Rubio said “I look north to Morocco and other places where we have already seen substantial improvements,” he said. […]
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 […]