US Secretary of State Pompeo choses Morocco for his maiden visit to Africa

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected this week in Rabat on a two-day working visit to the North African country, one of the major US allies in the region. The trip will be not only Pompeo’s first travel to Morocco and to an African country, but also the first visit by an American […]

Moroccan born Ismail Elfath named MLS Referee of the Year

Moroccan born American referee Ismail Elfath has earned the Major League Soccer Referee of the year award, the first ever recognition in his career. The Casablanca-born 38-year old man was nominated by the Professional Referee Organization, the award promotor. Elfath was in competition with three others and the candidates were voted on by MLS club […]

Tanzania aims high to become go-to-market for all of Africa’s electrical equipment needs

Tanzania is venturing into the manufacture of electrical equipment aiming to become a key player in the industry, which is part of the government’s strategy to diversify the East African country’s economic portfolio. During her recent visit to Multi Cable Limited (MCL), a Dar es Salaam-based factory, Tanzania’s Industry and Trade Minister, Ashatu Kijaji, sought […]