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Junta in Niger appoints transitional Prime Minister

The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), the new leadership in Niger, appointed Monday former Finance Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine as the country’s transitional Prime Minister. Zeine served as Finance minister under Mamadou Tandja, who led the country from 1999 to 2010 after return to civilian rule. The 58-year-old politician and […]

Chinese Directors Scoop Two Main Awards at Marrakech Film Festival

The 16th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival wrapped up with the two main awards going to two Chinese directors. The Festival’s Grand Prix, the Golden Star, was awarded to Zang Qiwu’s “The Donor” while the best director prize went to Wang Xuebo for his film, “Knife in the Clear Water”. “The Donor” sheds […]

Morocco took part in international forum on rapprochement of cultures, civilizations in Seville

Morocco took part in the international forum on the rapprochement of cultures and human civilizations, held by the Foundation of the Three Cultures in Seville March 29-30. André Azoulay, Advisor to King Mohammed VI and co-president of the Three Cultures Foundation, who led the Moroccan delegation to the forum, praised the efforts made by the […]