Keywords: Counter Terrorism


UN and Morocco mark five years of regional counter-terrorism partnership

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) has commended its enduring collaboration with Morocco in advancing regional security and counter-terrorism training across Africa, marking the fifth anniversary of its Programme Office for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa, headquartered in......

Morocco aids Niger in eliminating Boko Haram leader ‘Bakura’ in joint operation

Niger’s military forces, with critical support from Morocco’s intelligence services, successfully neutralized Ibrahim Mahamadou, known as “Bakura,” a top Boko Haram leader. The operation, carried out in the Diffa region near Lake Chad, underscores Morocco’s expanding influence......

UK detains five men including four Iranians in suspected terror plot

British authorities have detained five men, including four of Iranian nationality, under suspicion of involvement in a terrorist plot, according to a statement from London's Metropolitan Police. The arrests took place in various locations including London, Swindon, and the Greater Manchester area.......

Pakistan Senate President Commends Morocco's Counter-Terrorism Strategy

In a notable address in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Syed Yussuf Raza Gilani, the President of the Pakistan Senate, praised Morocco's effective policies in combating terrorism, extremism, and illegal migration. This commendation came during a meeting with Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco's......

UN and Morocco to host anti-terrorism platform in June

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Morocco are set to organize the Marrakech Platform in June, as announced by Vladimir Voronkov, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, during a briefing to member states referenced by Barlamane.com. This event will bring together......

Morocco and Mali forge military alliance amid rising Sahel security threats

The security landscape in the Sahel region has reached a critical juncture as Morocco and Mali strengthen their military cooperation through a groundbreaking joint commission meeting in Bamako. The high-level gathering between Moroccan military delegates and their Malian counterparts has established......

Fitness influencer arrested for concealing ISIS content in workout videos

Spanish and Moroccan authorities have apprehended a social media fitness personality with over 100,000 followers in Madrid as part of a counter-terrorism operation. The suspect allegedly embedded ISIS propaganda materials within fitness and calisthenics tutorial videos shared on social media platforms. The......

Morocco emerges as a key partner for EU in migration and security efforts

Morocco’s dual approach to migration and security sets a benchmark for EU collaboration Morocco has solidified its position as a pivotal partner for the European Union in addressing migration and security challenges, according to a recent report by Italy’s ANSA news agency. The North African......

Morocco unveils comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism across Africa

Morocco's permanent UN representative, Ambassador Omar Hilale, presented the kingdom's multi-faceted approach to counter-terrorism before the Security Council on Tuesday. The strategy, developed under King Mohammed VI's guidance, encompasses security enhancement, economic development, religious......