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Palm Hills Developments to build $130m Ritz-Carlton Palm Hills hotel in West Cairo

Egypt’s leading developer Palm Hills has entered into an agreement with Marriott International to build a luxury hotel under the name of Ritz-Carlton Palm Hills in West Cairo with investments of $130 million, the office of Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli has announced. The agreement was signed Monday December 4 by Mr. Yasin Mansour, Chairman of […]

Tunisia: Judge releases journalist Mohamed Boughalleb amid growing concerns over press freedom

A Tunisian judge has granted on February 20 the release of prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, a known critic of President Kais Saied, according to his lawyer. This decision is seen as a hopeful sign by opposition groups, who believe it could pave the way for the release of other imprisoned figures from the opposition and […]

Mali appoints Abdoulaye Maiga new Prime Minister

The military rulers in Mali appointed spokesman Abdoulaye Maiga new prime minister, succeeding Choguel Kokalla Maïga. Choguel Maiga was replaced after he criticized the military regime in Bamako for failing to organize elections by March 2024 as promised. His statement angered the military rulers in the country, where they have been fostering their grip on […]