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Moroccan cultural scene turns Covid-19 page

At least 520,000 people attended a music festival that run over three days (Sept. 22 – 25) in Rabat, bringing together a constellation of mega music stars, signaling the recovery of Morocco’s artistic scene after a period of cultural lethargy that lasted two years because of Covid-19. The final concert was attended by 200,000 music-lovers […]

Africa at critical juncture: as China slows, continent needs to diversify economic partners

With Chinese lending to Africa shrinking, the continent must focus on increasing its internal trade, diversifying trade-able goods away from commodities, and developing and solidifying its relationships with other global economic partners, according to a senior official at the Asia Business Council. The continent has long had robust economic ties with China, but now faces […]

Egypt: Prison Sentences for three Army Officers for Attempt to Overthrow President

Three Egyptian army officers have been prosecuted and handed prison sentences ranging from 5 years to life in prison for plotting to overthrow President al-Sisi. The three officers, a naval Colonel and two infantrymen, were found guilty of plot against President al-Sisi by an Egyptian military court. London-based Qatari media “The New Arab” reports that […]