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Mauritania: Former President’s case will be referred to Constitutional Council

The Nouakchott Court of Appeal has approved a request from the defense team of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to refer his case to the Constitutional Council. This request, granted during the first hearing on the matter, seeks a ruling on possible violations of Article 93 of the Constitution and Article 2 of the […]

KSA: BinDawood takes majority stakes in French company Ykone

Saudi Arabian retailer BinDawood Holding has acquired 80.5% stake in Paris-based marketing agency Ykone through its wholly owned subsidiary Future Technology Retail (FTR), Zawya reports. BinDawood Holding in a statement said the transaction is part of the company’s strategy to boost its e-commerce presence. “The Middle East’s influencer marketing industry is growing exponentially. This investment […]

The Sun: Moroccan Businessman Anas Sefroui Interested in Buying Sheffield Wednesday Football Club

Moroccan real estate businessman Anas Sefroui, one of the richest men in Africa, has set sights on buying Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, according to British tabloid The Sun. Sefrioui, who made his fortune through massive property development deals, has hired a top legal firm to look at potential takeover, said the newspaper. Other investors from […]