Moroccan King Mohamed VI arrives at parliament in Rabat

Lesotho’s First Lady wanted by police for murder

Police in Lesotho are looking for First Lady Maesaiah Thabane for questioning in connection with the killing of the Prime Minister’s former wife. According to court documents seen by some media, the country’s police chief accuses the First Lady of involvement in the killing of Lipolelo Thabane. The Prime Minister’s former wife, Lipolelo Thabane, was […]

Sudan: UN suspends peacekeepers’ pullout amid crisis

The United Nations Security Council has delayed a planned pullout of peacekeepers from Sudan’s western province of Darfur.   According to a resolution voted unanimously by the 15-member body on Thursday, the United Nations-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) will operate at its current size until October 31.   The UN currently has almost […]

Universal Music Group Launches Def Jam Recordings North Africa in Casablanca

Universal Music Morocco & North Africa, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, has launched “Def Jam Recordings North Africa in Casablanca to increase access, reach, and opportunity for North African hip-hop artists on the global stage. The newly set up entity will further expand Def Jam’s global footprint […]