Guinea: scores killed in foiled jailbreak that briefly freed former dictator Camara

At least nine people were killed in a heavy gunfire in Guinea during the November 4-5 weekend when heavily armed commandos plucked the country’s ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and three other former officials out of a prison, prompting a successful man hunt. Camara, who was on trial over a 2009 massacre during his presidency, was […]

Moroccan movie “The Blue Caftan” wins International Critics’ Prize in Cannes

The International Federation of Film Critics (Fipresci) on Saturday awarded the feature film ‘The Blue Caftan’ by Maryam Touzani the prize for the best film in “Un Certain Regard” selection, a few hours before this year’s Cannes Palme d’Or prize announcement. This is the first time that Morocco wins this international award in Cannes. Projected […]

Egypt to organize National Investment Forum in H1 2024

Egypt will in the first half of 2024 stage the country’s National Investment Forum with aim to promote the advantages and incentives of investment in Egypt, key investment opportunities in sectors and economic activities, the office of Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly announced Monday 11 September. Madbouly according to the office chaired a meeting Sunday September […]