Spanish Congress of Deputies approves donation of Tangier Cervantes Grand Theatre to Morocco

The Spanish congress of Deputies (lower house of Parliament) gave its green light on Wednesday to an agreement for the irrevocable donation of the Tangier Cervantes Grand Theatre to Morocco. Under this agreement, adopted in February by the Spanish Council of ministers, Morocco undertakes to restore the building in its entirety, while respecting the original […]

Princess Lalla Hasnaa Represents King Mohammed VI in Inauguration of Qatar National Library

Princess Lalla Hasnaa will represent King Mohammed VI in the official inauguration ceremony of Qatar National Library (QNL). The King’s youngest sister arrived in Doha on Saturday to attend the official inauguration of the Qatari cultural institution that will take place on Monday. QNL, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), will celebrate its official opening […]

Zambia declares serious drought ‘national disaster’ after emerging from deadly cholera outbreak

Zambia has declared the debilitating drought the southern African country is currently going through a national disaster and emergency, with its president saying the crisis brought on by El Niño has devastated the agricultural sector, affecting more than one million families. Declaring the severe drought a national disaster and emergency, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on […]