RABAT, Morocco’s capital city, has officially been launched as the Capital of African Culture, a development that raises the city’s international profile. Bensaid said the celebration of Rabat as the capital of African culture was an opportunity to present to the world the bright face of the ancient African civilization and highlight the deep Afro-Moroccan ties. This is also seen as an opportunity to highlight the richness and diversity of African culture. Fatimou Abdel-Malik, United Cities and Local Governments of Africa President, said her organisation was at the forefront of celebrating capitals of African culture. Marrakech, Morocco’s economic hub, was Capital of African Culture in 2020.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 04, 2022 18:45 UTC