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Four Moroccan writers withdraw from UAE competition over pact with Israel

Four Moroccan writers, who previously applied for the Sheikh Zayed book award, announced their withdrawal from the competition in protest over the normalization of diplomatic ties between the UAE and Israel. The Israeli-UAE deal stirred mixed reactions in the region between countries that welcomed the deal such as Egypt, Oman, Bahrain and Mauritania and those […]

Morocco: Italian Armani & Just Cavalli on Stalls at Morocco Mall

Moroccans can now pick Armani and Just Cavalli goods at Morocco Mall, Group AKSAL announced Tuesday as both Italian global fashion brands join list of other worldwide top brands selling in the North African country. Armani, according to the Moroccan leader in luxury sector, will inaugurate its shop on September 30. The Italian brand will […]

Mauritania: Regime Turned Country into Cash Cow, Anti-Slavery Activist

Leader of the anti-slavery movement IRA (Initiative for the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement) has slammed President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz’s regime for looting the Mauritanian people, reports say. “Their only realization is illicit enrichment, division of Mauritanians, and ideological, ethnical and religious indoctrination of communities,” Biram Dah Abeid said in an address before members […]