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6 Dec 2011 17:49 Africa/Lagos Roundtable: What's Next for Morocco? Assessing Opportunities & Challenges After Elections PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2011 WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, an expert panel will offer their insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Morocco after its recent parliamentary elections. Specifically, how were the elections conducted? What were the results and what do they mean? What are the likely outcomes of forming a coalition government and implementing reform under the new Constitution? What are the implications for the region and for US policy? The roundtable will take place on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at 1777 F Street, NW, First Floor, Washington, DC 20006 Participants include: Dr. Anouar Boukhars , Asst. Professor of Political Science & International Studies, McDaniel College Shari Bryan , Vice-President, National Democratic Institute Edward M. Gabriel , former US Ambassa

Casablanca is about to make a turning point in its history by becoming one of the leading premium shopping destinations in the world with the upcoming grand opening of the largest tourist attraction and the economic development initiative of the Mediterranean Region, Southern Europe and Africa. The awesome Morocco Mall in Casablanca is a breathtaking sight from all angles. Tourists from far and wide are definitely going to captivated by the 200, 000 square-meter mega complex with a vaulted sky dome of shops, piazzas and open spaces strategically located on a 10-hectare site outside of the country’s most famous city with panoramic views from five sets of lifts, twelve escalators and four travellators. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the prestigious Casablanca Corniche coast, Morocco Mall stretches over 10 hectares (24,700 acres) with 250,000m² (2,691,000 sq. feet) of construction, 30,000m² (323,000 sq. feet) of outdoor space and 14,000m² of landscaped gardens. With 70,000m² (753,500 sq

19 Sep 2011 11:00 Africa/Lagos IBM Boosts Africa Expansion With New Angola Office New subsidiary demonstrates company's increased footprint in key growth markets PR Newswire LUANDA, Angola, Sept. 19, 2011 LUANDA, Angola, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced the opening of a new branch office in Luanda, as part of the company's continued geographic expansion to increase its presence in key growth markets in support of its global strategy. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/NY69873-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/NY69873-b ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) The Angolan arm is part of a broad programme of investment that IBM is making in Africa and follows the recent opening of new locations in Dakar, Senegal and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This gives IBM a direct presence in more than 20 African countries, including South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria.

The deadly blomb blast In Marrakesh killed 16 people, many of them foreigners (AFP/File, Abdelhak Senna) Moroccan Response to Bombing Shows Deep Commitment to Human Rights Protection WASHINGTON , May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The lead suspect arrested by Morocco in its ongoing investigation of the deadly April 28 terrorist bombing in Marrakesh has been linked to al-Qaeda, according to a report by Morocco's Interior Ministry . The terrorist bombing at Cafe Argana in Marrakesh's central square killed 17 people —most of them Europeans—and injured 20. World leaders, including UN Secretary-General Ban Ki -moon, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have condemned the bombing. Morocco has won praise for its thoroughness and restraint in investigating the bombing. Three Moroccan suspects were arrested in Safi, 220 miles south of Casablanca . The lead suspect, who was "linked to Al-Qaeda," had "made two expl

“The prize is a pride, it’s recognition. It’s encouraging,” said Mouftakir. “Pegase” by Mohamed Mouftakir from Morocco late Saturday won the Golden Stallion of Yennenga, the grand prize of the Pan African Film Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso. President Blaise Compaore gave out the awards at the closing ceremony of the 22nd FESPACO witnessed by over 22,000 people, including the participants and invited dignitaries at the Stade du 4-Août Stadium in Ouagadougou. Click here for the details of all the winners and the trailer of "Pegase" .