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DRC: Opposition figure Chérubin Okende assassinated, a probe ordered

Chérubin Okende, a former minister and ally of presidential candidate Moise Katumbi, was found dead Thursday in capital Kinshasa in what the opposition branded an assassination, few months ahead from presidential elections. Video shared on social media on Thursday purported to show the bullet-ridden body of Cherubin Okende in his car. The 61-year man was […]

Benin to build Financial district in capital Cotonou

Benin is set to launch the construction of its first Financial district planned to be home to financial institutions and key companies including State-run firms, “24 Au Benin” reports. The first phase of the project is about the construction of one five-storey building used for offices, two seven-storey buildings also for offices. The first phase […]

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 […]