Morocco

The New Guard
Guinea, Morocco, Burundi

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

GuineaMoussa Condé, Dombouya's new spin doctor

MoroccoMohamed Ali Hatimy tackles water issues head on

BurundiFablice Manirakiza, face of the Bujumbura market rebuild

Luc Gérard Nyafé sentenced in first instance and awaiting second trial

The chairman of Compagnie Minière de Touissit was handed down an 827 million dirhams (€77m) fine and six-month suspended prison sentence in early October. He is awaiting a second trial scheduled for 25 October.

Quebecois and Moroccan business leaders lobby for free trade deal

A meeting is being held this week in Montreal between representatives of the Moroccan and Quebec employers' associations.

Agriculture at top of agenda for Macron's visit

The Moroccans and French are currently coordinating the announcements that will be made when the French president visits the kingdom. Paris will be the guest of honour at the next International Agricultural Show in Morocco.

Confédération Marocaine des TPE-PME keeps up pressure on Chakib Alj

With around 30 companies still awaiting payment for services provided to Les Jeunes Maçons, chair of the Moroccan employers' organisation, Abdellah Fergui, is trying to get the authorities involved.

Real estate heavyweight Reim Partners makes its mark in healthcare sector

Moroccan property investment and management company Reim Partners, through its recent deals with Akdital, is emerging as a major new player on the country's increasingly profitable healthcare scene.

Fratelli d'Italia MEP to lead European parliament North Africa delegation

Ruggero Razza has been appointed its chair.

Canadian mining magnate Rick Clark's goals for Mx2

The businessman will gradually take over Aya Gold & Silver's gold projects in Morocco and Mauritania as Benoît La Salle shifts his focus to the kingdom's silver reserves.

ICRC regional office bears brunt of humanitarian crisis

Due to a lack of funds, the Tunisian office of the International Committee of the Red Cross is no longer able to finance its activities. Since the beginning of the year, the delegation has significantly scaled back.

French judo champion Teddy Riner throws himself into hotel sector

Very active in the kingdom, the French judoka has set up a new hotel business. For this investment, he has teamed up with a couple of French entrepreneurs to whom he is close.

US tech firms eye 2030 football World Cup contracts

Morocco is one of the co-hosts of the tournament.