Moroccan writer, painter and sculptor Mahi Binebine has been awarded the 2020 Mediterranean prize for his latest novel “Rue du pardon” (forgiveness street). Novelist Sylvain Coher, author of “Vaincre à Rome” and Yasmine Khlat, author of “Egypt 51” were also shortlisted for the French annual prize which rewards the best literary works. Mahi Binebine, who […]
King Mohammed VI appointed Ahmed Rahhou new head of the competition council and Zineb Al Adaoui head of the court of auditors. Rahhou succeeds to Driss Guerraoui whose tenure was marred by procedural dysfunctions relating to a report on fuel price fixing. The new appointment is part of the King’s firm attachment to the independence […]
Amnesty International denounced on Thursday the conviction of Algerian activist, Hadj Ghermoul, to six months in prison and a fine for posting a Facebook photo showing him holding a placard opposing a fifth term in office for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. “The conviction of Hadj Ghermoul is a severe blow for freedom of expression in Algeria. […]
