African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies aged 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature – a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile…
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Egyptian Archaeologists Discover Three Tombs in Luxor
Egypt unveiled three new tombs of prominent statesman in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Luxor, officials said Monday. Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating…
Ozwald Boateng, celebrating four decades in the fashion industry
Ozwald Boateng, celebrating four decades of making his indelible mark on the fashion industry, got his chance to stamp his style on the Met Gala…
Can South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa charm Donald Trump?
South Africa’s president has faced tough challenges before – he was the chief negotiator for Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress (ANC) during talks to end…
EBRD supports Dislog Group’s growth strategy in Morocco
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Dislog Group in Morocco with a US$ 25 million (MAD equivalent) equity investment. Founded in 2005, Dislog…
Saudi Chambers Federation Organizes Saudi-Egyptian Business Forum
The Federation of Saudi Chambers and Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) on Monday held the Saudi-Egyptian Business Forum in Cairo with…
Congo and Rwanda Submit Draft Peace Proposal
Congo and Rwanda have submitted a draft peace proposal as part of a process meant to end fighting in eastern Congo and attract billions of…
Bridging global sport governance and MENA’s Olympic ambitions
Zimbabwean former swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), succeeding Thomas Bach. At 41 years old,…
Egyptian film-maker Amir Ramses joins jury of Moroccan TMFF
Egyptian filmmaker Amir Ramses joins the jury board of the long-feature fiction and documentary films competition at the 30th edition of Morocco’s Tetouan International Mediterranean…