Ghassan Salam UN envoy to Libya

Moroccan writer Mahi Binebine wins Mediterranean Prize 2020

Moroccan writer, painter and sculptor Mahi Binebine has been awarded the 2020 Mediterranean prize for his latest novel “Rue du pardon” (forgiveness street). Novelist Sylvain Coher, author of “Vaincre à Rome” and Yasmine Khlat, author of “Egypt 51” were also shortlisted for the French annual prize which rewards the best literary works. Mahi Binebine, who […]

IFC to Expand Infrastructure Investment in Morocco, Tunisia

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, said it plans to invest $373 million in Maghreb nations, mostly in Morocco and Tunisia as the two nations cut spending to reduce budget deficits. IFC investments in the region are designed to help the two North African governments form private-public partnerships to help […]

Sahara: France, MINURSO & de Mistura Join U.S. Condemnation of Polisario Attacks on Smara

After the United States, France, MINURSO and UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura have also condemned the terrorist rocket attacks launched by the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militias on the Moroccan Sahara city of Smara. “France condemns the attack claimed by the Polisario Front against the city of Smara on Monday, May 5, which left one […]