algerian journalist Moncef Aït Kaci

Equatorial Guinea challenges France over Paris mansion, citing UN anti‑corruption treaty

Equatorial Guinea has filed an urgent appeal at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), demanding France halt the sale of a luxury mansion in Paris seized from Vice President Teodorin Obiang, son of the African nation’s long‑serving president. The property was confiscated following Teodorin’s conviction for embezzlement in a French court. Representing Equatorial Guinea, Minister […]

Morocco: Atlas Lions captain Benatia withdraws from national team

Morocco’s football national team captain Mehdi Benatia Tuesday announced his retirement from the Atlas Lions after 11 years marked by participation in four African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.   The 32-year old man defender made the announcement in an exclusive interview with Qatari media beIN SPORTS.   Benatia, […]

CFC Hosts African Stage of FinTechAD Global Competition

Casablanca Finance City (CFC) will host Sept.19 the African leg of the global tour organized by the FinTech Abu Dhabi, an international roadshow for the selection of the best FinTech start-ups and talents in the world. The competition, which is co-organized by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Unbound, includes stops and pitching sessions at […]