Egypt
U.S. considering expanding travel ban list, could include Egypt
Reports by the Washington Post and Reuters suggests that both Egypt and Syria could be added to an expanded U.
UAE-made armored personnel carriers (APCs) equipped with French defense systems have been seized by Sudanese forces, Amnesty International reported Thursday. The APCs, linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur and other areas, likely violate a UN arms embargo prohibiting arms transfers to Sudan. The rights group highlighted their use in clashes with Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) during the ongoing civil war, raising concerns over international compliance with arms restrictions.
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Morocco
Boeing expands 737 MAX manufacturing supply chain with Moroccan partner
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Mali
Mali: Wagner exit opens way for Kremlin‑run Africa Corps
Russia’s Wagner Group has officially withdrawn from Mali this month, ending a 3½‑year deployment supporting Bamako’s junta.
Morocco
Morocco advances plan to bolster domestic weapons production
Morocco has approved the creation of a new state-backed company aimed at developing industrial zones dedicated to domestic defense production,
Algeria
Algeria withdraws port deal with China to favor France
Algeria has canceled a major port construction deal with China and is now turning to France to modernize its maritime