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FIFM: “A Tale of Shemroon” by Iranian Dehkordi Wins “Golden Star”; “Le Bleu du Caftan” by Moroccan Maryam Touzani gets Jury Prize

“A Tale of Shemroon” by Iranian director Emad Aleebrahim Dehkordi won the “Golden Star” (Grand Prize) of the 19th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, announced the Jury of the official competition at the closing ceremony held Saturday evening. This 102-minute feature film tells the story of Iman and his younger brother Payar who […]

Togo’s 20 April parliamentary elections postponed indefinitely amid constitutional controversy

Togo’s government has postponed legislative elections initially scheduled for 20 April to a later, unspecified date, citing “consultations” that were needed over the changes that triggered opposition to the proposed reforms. The government of the West African nation announced the move on Wednesday (3 April) shortly after lawmakers approved the highly controversial constitutional reforms. “Consultations” […]

Morocco, a key partner in UN peacekeeping missions- official

The UN highlighted the sacrifices of Moroccan peacekeepers who served in different UN missions across the continent describing the North African country as a key partner. “Morocco is a longstanding and key partner for the UN peacekeeping operations,” UN peacekeeping spokesman Nick Birnback told the Moroccan news agency on the international day of peace keeping, […]