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Ya Biladi
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
FAR drone strikes Polisario vehicle near Sand Wall
A Royal Armed Forces (FAR) drone struck a Polisario vehicle on Thursday, June 19. «The operation took place in the Karzaze region, near Mijek, east of the Sand Wall. The outcome of the strike remains unknown for now», a source familiar with the matter told Yabiladi. According to the same source, the Polisario elements had first crossed into Mauritanian territory clandestinely, intending to carry out an operation against Moroccan positions, before being targeted by the FAR drone. However, a Polisario-affiliated media outlet offered a different version of events, claiming the Moroccan drone targeted a «civilian vehicle» in the same area. It's worth noting that FAR drones had already targeted Polisario vehicles in Karzaze on May 29. This latest operation comes just 24 hours after Brahim Ghali presided over the graduation ceremony of a new cohort of the Front's armed militias on Wednesday.
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
India SEBI Eases Rules for Global Funds Buying Sovereign Bonds
India's securities market regulator on Wednesday relaxed certain rules for foreign funds investing in local government bonds, to increase participation from funds tracking global bond indexes. Existing and new funds that exclusively invest in government securities under the Fully Accessible Route or FAR will not be required to furnish investor group details, the regulator said in a statement after its board meeting in Mumbai.
Ya Biladi
3 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco and Ethiopia sign strategic military cooperation agreement in Rabat
On Tuesday, June 17, in Rabat, Minister Delegate for the National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, signed a military cooperation agreement with his Ethiopian counterpart, Aysha Mohammed Mussa. This strategic partnership between Rabat and Addis Ababa covers training, military exercises, joint drills, scientific research, and military health. It also includes the exchange of expertise and experience in various areas of mutual interest, according to a statement from the National Defense Administration. The agreement provides for the establishment of a joint military commission tasked with defining cooperation areas. The commission will hold meetings alternately in Rabat and Addis Ababa. The signing of this agreement was among the planned outcomes of the visit by the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), General Mohammed Berrid, to Addis Ababa from April 23 to 26. During that visit, General Berrid held talks with Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces. Marshal Birhanu Jula Gelalcha had previously visited Morocco in August 2024 for a working visit. A month earlier, a FAR delegation traveled to Ethiopia. On May 20, Addis Ababa hosted the first session of political consultations between Morocco and Ethiopia, co-chaired by Ambassador Fouad Yazough, Director General at Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga.
Ya Biladi
3 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco expands military attaché network in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Argentina, and Pakistan
Morocco is expanding its network of military attachés and their deputies stationed at the Kingdom's embassies. According to the Official Bulletin dated June 9, the latest appointments involve Moroccan diplomatic missions in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Argentina, and Pakistan. As a reminder, during the Ministerial Council chaired by King Mohammed VI on May 12, a decree was adopted concerning the status of military attachés, their deputies, and other military personnel. The inclusion of three African nations highlights the strong political and economic ties Morocco shares with these countries. The military expertise of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) is especially valued across the continent. Institutionalized cooperation with the Ethiopian and Nigerian armed forces, through exchange visits and training programs hosted in Morocco, serves as a model for similar partnerships with other African states. In the case of Pakistan, Rabat and Islamabad are reportedly preparing to sign a military cooperation agreement that could include the local production of Pakistani weapons in Morocco. As for Argentina, considered, like Brazil, a regional military power, the presence of a FAR attaché in Buenos Aires aligns with Morocco's strategy to diversify its international defense partnerships and suppliers. Morocco had previously appointed military attachés to its embassies in India and Turkey during the Ministerial Council held on July 14, 2022.
Morocco World
3 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco, Ethiopia Deepen Ties Through New Defense Agreement
Rabat – Morocco and Ethiopia signed a military cooperation agreement today during a high-level visit to Rabat. The Ethiopian Minister of Defense, Aysha Mohammed Mussa, led a senior delegation to Morocco, where she met with Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration. The visit marks a new phase in the evolving partnership between the two countries. Discussions revolved around a mutual desire to broaden cooperation beyond diplomatic pleasantries. The newly signed agreement lays the groundwork for concrete collaboration across a range of military sectors, from training and research to military healthcare and joint exercises. The two sides agreed to establish a joint military commission to oversee this cooperation and to meet alternately in Rabat and Addis Ababa. The meeting also brought together General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, reflecting the depth of Morocco's institutional commitment to the partnership. For both countries, the deal is about positioning themselves as reliable contributors to peace and stability in Africa. The two sides also acknowledged the broader context in which their cooperation takes place, a continent that continues to grapple with security challenges but also carries the weight of immense potential. In that context, Morocco and Ethiopia see themselves as part of a generation of African states willing to take regional responsibility into their own hands. The Moroccan side took the opportunity to share its experience with South-South cooperation, a policy Morocco has championed across several fields, and in turn, brought to the table its influence in East Africa and its aspirations for greater regional engagement. Both countries expressed interest in regular visits, more active dialogue, and real on-the-ground cooperation. Tags: military defenseMorocco defense systemMorocco Ethiopia ties
