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Sahara: FM reiterates Gabon’s unconditional support for Morocco’s sovereignty

Morocco “will always have the unconditional and continued support of Gabon regarding the Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara,” Gabon’s Foreign Minister Régis Onanga Ndiaye, said Monday in Rabat. “I would like to reaffirm that Morocco has always been a privileged partner of Gabon, and in this context the Kingdom of Morocco will always have the […]

Botswana moves to reclaim diamond legacy with De Beers takeover

Botswana is racing to finalize a deal for majority control of diamond giant De Beers by the end of October, as President Duma Boko declares the move “a matter of economic sovereignty for Botswana.” The southern African nation, already holding 15% of De Beers, is negotiating with Anglo American, which is divesting its 85% stake […]

Marrakech Short Film Festival’s 6th Edition Set for September 25-30

The Marrakech Short Film Festival returns for its sixth edition from September 25 to 30, taking over several of the city’s landmark venues including Badii Palace, Cyber Park, The Folk, the French Institute of Marrakech, Meydene and the World Storytelling Café, Aujourd’hui le Maroc reports. Organizers received more than 400 short films from over 90 […]