Guinea: Junta orders probe into ex-president Conde for alleged treason

Guinea has announced an investigation into former president Alpha Conde’s alleged involvement in treason, two years after the ex-president was overthrown in a coup by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya’s special army squad in September 2021. Guinea’s public prosecutor reportedly received a letter from Justice Minister Alphonse Wright, requesting that the new authorized investigation look into “alleged […]

Coronavirus: Morocco’s Museums Foundation to assist plastic artists; IMA President calls for new cultural deal

The National Foundation of Museums of Morocco (FNM), chaired by Mehdi Qotbi, has earmarked 6 million dirhams to help visual arts artists who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This aid is part of the FNM missions and will mainly concern artists facing difficulties, Mehdi Qotbi told le360 news outlet. The aid will consist […]

Morocco, Rwanda join 12 other WTO member states to support open and fair trade

In a bold step to safeguard global trade from rising protectionism, fourteen small and medium-sized countries, including Morocco and Rwanda, have officially launched the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a new international alliance aimed at promoting open markets, attracting investment, and addressing modern trade challenges. Announced during a virtual ministerial meeting attended by […]