K2 Black Panther Tanks

Morocco Explores Acquisition of Up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks in Major Shift Away From U.S. and Russian Armor

Morocco has begun evaluating a potential acquisition of up to 400 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea, a move that could significantly reshape the kingdom’s armored forces and diversify its defense partnerships. If pursued, the purchase would...
F-35 fighter jet

Morocco’s Ambitious Push for F-35 Lightning II Fighters Marks a Historic Leap in North African Airpower and Regional Deterrence Posture

Morocco’s ongoing negotiations with the United States for the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II represent a potential turning point in North African military aviation, signaling Rabat’s ambition to join the global cohort of fifth-generation airpower operators. Analysts...
600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I air defense missiles

U.S. Approves Sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I air defense missiles to Morocco Amid Defense Modernization Efforts

Morocco's air defense capabilities, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Morocco, involving up to 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I air defense missiles. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required...
U.S.-made Patriot air defense system

Morocco Begins Field Testing of Patriot Air Defense System Amid Growing Regional Rivalry with Algeria’s Su-57 Felon

Morocco has commenced field testing of the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system in a calculated and rapid move reflective of mounting regional rivalry. This development is seen by military observers as a direct strategic response to Algeria’s induction of the...
Morocco Central Bank

Morocco to Gradually Shift Dirham Exchange Rate Regime by 2026, Announces Central Bank Governor

Morocco plans to ease its current exchange rate regime starting in 2026, marking a return to gradual currency reform efforts that were postponed due to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement came from Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of...
Morocco

Morocco Outmanoeuvre South Africa at UN Human Rights Council

South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Naledi Pandor, was delighted when Bafana Bafana beat Morocco to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. However, Morocco's unexpected defeat of South African Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi in the 2024 United Nations Human...
Morocco

Dark Reality of ‘Cocaine For Poor’ in Morocco

At 26, Hamza became addicted to pufa, a synthetic drug made from cocaine or crystal methamphetamine waste. He stole money from his family and became homeless, spending his days living for the next dose. In October 2023, a 25-year-old man...
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

IMF’s Confrontation with China: A Diplomatic Encounter in Morocco

The annual IMF/World Bank meetings in Morocco have been the most confrontational yet by US/NATO diplomacy towards China and its BRICS+ allies. The issue is not rivalry, but rather the world's support for US unipolar dominance or a multipolar philosophy...
Earthquake in Morocco

Morocco’s $11.7bn Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Initiative

Casablanca Morocco has launched a $11.7 billion post-earthquake reconstruction initiative, known as the "Morocco Renewal Project," to address the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The earthquake, which occurred on May 15, 2023, had a magnitude of 6.8 and primarily affected...
Morocco Earthquake

Morocco Earthquake: 2,600 deaths, with many still buried under debris

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Morocco has reached 2,681, with 2,501 injured. Rescue teams from Spain and Britain have reached the village of Amizmiz, while helicopters are moving between Marrakesh and other affected areas. Efforts are ongoing...
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