Following in the UK’s footsteps, also Germany has now signed an agreement to transfer ownership to Nigeria of the Benin Bronzes, among Africa’s most culturally significant artifacts, looted in the 19th century. The Foundation of Prussian Cultural Heritage (SPK) and Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) inked the deal on Thursday (25 August) […]
A coordinated operation by judicial and security forces in Western Nouakchott has led to the unravelling of a complex criminal network engaged in smuggling hallucinogenic pills, counterfeiting foreign currency, and potentially trafficking unlicensed firearms, reported the Mauritanian news agency, AMI. The Public Prosecution, in a strongly worded statement issued on May 8, disclosed that the […]
Morocco will be the honorary guest of the Paris book fair of 2017 to be held next march 24-27 at Expo Porte de Versailles, according to Moroccan press reports. The exhibition has grown in size and importance over the years. It is now considered one of major world venues for publishers, booksellers, rights agents and […]
