Morocco recovers 25,500 rare archaeological pieces seized in France in 2005 – 2006

Nearly 25,500 rare archaeological pieces relating mainly to the prehistorical and paleontology era, which were seized by French Customs in 2005 and 2006, were returned to Morocco on Thursday. A ceremony took place Thursday at the Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean (MuCEM) in Marseille during which the pieces were handed over to […]

Africa’s lost wealth: billions worth of gold smuggled out each year

Over $30 billion worth of gold was smuggled out of Africa in 2022, primarily to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, and Switzerland, according to a new ground-breaking report by Swissaid that calls for more transparency and traceability in the gold supply chain to improve local conditions and artisanal miners’ working conditions throughout the continent. […]

Morocco’s King Performs Eid Al-Adha Prayer & Rituals

King Mohammed VI performed on Monday Eid Al-Adha prayer at Hassan II Mosque in Tetouan in northern Morocco. The monarch was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, Prince Moulay Ahmed, and Prince Moulay Ismail. Members of the royal family and several cabinet members, including Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch also performed […]