Benin’s Central Office of Protection of Minors has launched an investigation against Nougbognon Hyppolite Hazounme, a lawmaker of Union Progressite Le Renouveau; a party ally of President Patrice Talon, reports say. The office did not reveal the rationale behind the probe but Hazounme has been accused by his secretary of alleged rape. The lawmaker reportedly […]
The United States has pledged to help Morocco protect its cultural heritage from smuggling and step up the strategic partnership sealed between the two countries. An agreement was inked on Thursday in this regard by American ambassador to Morocco David T. Fischer and minister of Culture Othmane El Ferdaous while US Assistant Secretary of State […]
Morocco recorded a robust 55% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, attracting $1.64 billion and reaffirming its growing appeal to international investors, according to the World Investment Report 2025 published by UNCTAD. The country’s diversified industrial strategy and leadership in renewable energy continue to position it as a rising economic hub in Africa. […]
