Morocco

Macron appeals to ex-foreign affairs minister Hubert Védrine on bilateral relations

Former French foreign affairs minster Hubert Védrine will attend the 14th edition of Atlantic Dialogues, organised by the Policy Center for the New South, from 11 to 13 December in Rabat.

Renault explores Nador as possibility for electric car manufacturing site

The French automotive group plans to begin production of electric vehicles in Morocco. The Nador West Med port is being considered as the location for this new factory.

EDF hoping to see light at end of the tunnel for Noor Midelt I power plant

The arrival in the kingdom of an official from the French group has given new impetus to the difficult negotiations with Rabat over the future solar power plant, on hold since 2019.

To bail out Forafric, Yariv Elbaz calls on his trading company

Prodela, a subsidiary of the flour milling firm dedicated to animal feed, has been taken over by Swiss grain trading company Millcorp. The move is intended to pay off the Moroccan company's huge debts.

Following Stellantis's lead, several subcontractors are establishing themselves in the kingdom

By announcing in July an investment of over €1bn to double the production capacity of its Kenitra plant, the Stellantis automotive group has spurred an entire ecosystem into action.

UN dismisses its Western Sahara representative in Tindouf refugee camps

Palestinian diplomat Yusef Jedian has just received a letter from his employer, the United Nations, informing him of the impending end of his MINURSO mandate.

Troubled sustainable energy agency Masen seeks green shoots

As the sole body representing the country's green hydrogen initiative, the organisation has embarked on a last-chance transition to fix its ongoing problems, under the guidance of CEO Tarik Ameziane Moufaddal.

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

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MadagascarWilliamson Razafindrano, TIM's new rising star

Army loses patience on delivery schedule and pricing for F-16 fighters

The kingdom is still in the dark as to when the F-16 fighter planes ordered from the United States will be delivered. This uncertainty, alongside a price revision, is the subject of intense discussions between the general staff and the US manufacturer Lockheed Martin.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to attend Interpol general assembly in Marrakesh

Barring any last-minute changes, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez will attend Interpol's 93rd general assembly, which will take place from 24 to 27 November in Marrakesh.

The UN's evolving role in Western Sahara's future

With the prospect of holding a referendum in the region receding, the United Nations mission in the disputed territory is likely to gradually shift towards overseeing the autonomy process.