Somalia: Deadly beach restaurant attack in Mogadishu claims 37 civilian lives

A devastating attack on a popular beach restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, has left at least 37 civilians dead and 212 injured. The explosion, which occurred late Friday, marks the deadliest assault in the country since the October 2022 car bombings that claimed over 100 lives. Authorities have blamed the attack on the militant Islamist […]

What leaving FATF grey list means for Morocco

Morocco has taken measures to improve financial transparency and protect its economy against money laundering and terrorism financing, earning a well-deserved exit of the grey list of the Global financial crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force. The Moroccan government welcomed the FATF decision which will “positively impact the sovereign and local bank ratings in addition […]

Marrakech celebrates centuries‑old Caftan art

Morocco’s centuries‑old caftan tradition was on full display this week as the 26th edition of Caftan Week opened in Marrakech, celebrating a craft that remains woven into the daily life of the Kingdom and recently earned international recognition from UNESCO. Held at the historic Palais El Badi under the theme “Souffle de l’Atlas” -or breeze […]