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New Age oil junior quits Sahrawi offshore

The British-owned but Chinese-backed group New Age has just closed its subsidiary in the kingdom, which had been exploring the Foum Ognit oil block off Laayoune since 2014.

Subscribers only Energy 10.01.2022

Mostafa Fraiha tasked with saving KPMG's former partner

Chartered accountant Mostafa Fraiha will be in charge of trying to save the Morocco branch of KPMG, the global auditing giant, which lost its licence in the Kingdom at the end of last year and also its corporate signature.

Subscribers only Business 07.01.2022

Akhannouch government still deprived of its secretaries of state

Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.© Reuters

Subscribers only Politics 06.01.2022

Rabat's African diplomacy left rudderless

The heads of African Union and African affairs directorates in Morocco's foreign ministry have been appointed as ambassadors. The ministry is currently looking to recruit their successors.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.01.2022

The well-connected former chairman of Rolls-Royce Ian Davis.© www.gov.uk

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Xlinks' solar megaproject quietly brings ex-Rolls-Royce chairman Ian Davis on board

The British startup, which has plans to build a 10.5 GW solar-plus-wind power plant in Morocco to be connected to the UK grid through the world's largest under-sea cable, appointed the well-connected former chairman of Rolls-Royce to its board of directors last month.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 03.01.2022

Possible state visit to Berlin for Mohammed VI after year of diplomatic turmoil

German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is poised to invite the Moroccan monarch to pay an official visit to Germany, in the hope of putting an end to a year of high diplomatic tensions. But there are still several hurdles to overcome.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.12.2021

Would-be foreign affairs number two Mounia Boucetta forced to bide time at OCP

Head of diplomacy Nasser Bourita is opposed to the appointment of Mounia Boucetta as secretary-general of his ministry, which was endorsed over a year ago by the king's political adviser, Fouad Ali El Himma.

Subscribers only Politics 23.12.2021

The former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Mounia Boucetta.

Chinese ambassador Li Changlin quietly supports CRBC-CCCC's gas terminal tender

The floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) that Morocco is considering buying was one of the subjects discussed at the first meeting between Chinese Ambassador Li Changlin and Moroccan Energy Minister Leila Benali on 13 December.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 22.12.2021

The Chinese ambassador to Morocco, Li Changlin, met with the Moroccan Minister of Energy, Leila Benali, on 13 December 2021.

Casablanca relaunches DGSN-inspired video surveillance megaproject

Casa Transports is set to relaunch its plans for a vast video surveillance system, officially dedicated to traffic management but whose specifications were dictated by the national police force, the DGSN. The Chinese company Hikvision could benefit from the new plans.

Subscribers only Business 21.12.2021

Who's who in first lady Salwa Akhannouch's Wasal, the would-be 'African Amazon'

The prime minister's wife and her two daughters are behind the nascent online retailer, which models itself on Jeff Bezos's behemoth.

Subscribers only Business 20.12.2021

Salwa Akhannouch, wife of Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and head of Aksal.

Why Brussels envoy Youssef Amrani is still missing in action

Appointed Morocco's representative to the European Union by Mohammed VI on 17 October, Youssef Amrani was subsquently not confirmed in that post by the king on 14 December. However, it is in fact Brussels that is delaying his appointment due to Morocco-EU tensions.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.12.2021

Youssef Amrani, appointed Morocco's representative to the EU by Mohammed VI on 17 October 2021.

'Team Akhannouch' locks down top jobs in PM's office

Thirty-six-year-old Wafae Jamali has been appointed as Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's secretary general. She takes her place alongside several young and loyal lieutenants who have followed Akhannouch into his new realm.

Subscribers only Politics 14.12.2021

Top Moroccan business leaders book a trip to Tel Aviv

In addition to Chakib Alj, the head of the employers' association CGEM, several leading Moroccan businessmen are planning to make their first business trip to Israel. Initially scheduled for 12 December, it will now take place as soon as the health situation permits.

Subscribers only Business 10.12.2021

CCCC eyes gas terminal deal and rail project after Tanger Tech victory

The Chinese state construction giant and its subsidiary CRBC, in association with the Wison group, hope to snag the contract to build Morocco's first floating regasification unit (FSRU). The unit will allow the kingdom to import gas by ship, after Algeria shut down the GME pipeline.

Subscribers only Business 08.12.2021

King Hicham Naciri's lawyer comes to the rescue of Autoroutes du Maroc against Finetis and the Majidi clan

The ICSID arbitration tribunal is due to settle a dispute between the state agency and Finetis, which operates the fibre optic network installed along motorways. The French group has close ties to the king's private secretary, Mounir al-Majidi, and his brother, the businessman Mahdi al-Majidi.

Subscribers only Business 06.12.2021

Lawyer Hicham Naciri at the Casablanca stock exchange, 25 November 2015.

Rabat opts for yet more Turkish armed drones to contend with Polisario and Algiers

Mohammed VI's army is about to place a second order for armed Bayraktar TB2 drones manufactured by Turkey's Baykar as tensions mount with Western Sahara and neighbouring Algeria. Other suppliers are being solicited too.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 02.12.2021

Tel Aviv law firm Naschitz Brandes Amir seeks to capitalise on Israel-Morocco rapprochement

The law firm, which counts defence and cybersecurity companies among its clients, wants to become the go-to counsel for Israeli firms seeking to set up in Morocco.

Subscribers only Business 30.11.2021

Israel-Morocco rapprochement spawns Skylock deal but sidelines French defence firms

Rabat has awarded a contract to the Israeli firm to equip the Moroccan army with anti-drone equipment in a clear sign that the kingdom's security cooperation with the Tel Aviv is in full swing. But the diplomatic realignment has deprived the French defence industry of market share in Morocco.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 26.11.2021

Aziz Akhannouch packs his new team with agriculture ministry aides

The new Moroccan prime minister Aziz Akhannouch is putting the finishing touches to his private staff, and has found plenty of room for advisers from his days at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Subscribers only Politics 25.11.2021

Moroccan prime minister Aziz Akhannouch at COP26 in Glasgow on 1 November 2021.

Paris, Brussels, London... Mohammed VI's new ambassadors await royal green light

The new ambassadors appointed to Paris, Mohamed Benchaâboun, and to the European Union, Youssef Amrani, have joined a long list of diplomats unable to take up their duties because they have not yet been received by the king.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.11.2021

Like many other amabassadors, Mohamed Benchaâboun stills waits for the royal go.

Ryad Mezzour on royal mission to Tshisekedi's business forum

On 24 November, Morocco's industry minister Ryad Mezzour is expected to make his first trip to Africa since his appointment last month, when he replaced Moulay Hafid Elalamy. Mezzour will attend the DRC Africa Business Forum instead of Mohammed VI who had been invited by President Felix Tshisekedi.

Subscribers only Business 24.11.2021

Morocco loses seat on UNESCO's executive council, despite DG Audrey Azoulay's backing

Breaking news published on 19/11/21 at 14:30 - Morocco's UNESCO representative Samir Addahre has unexpectedly not been re-elected to the organisation's executive arm. The news is a blow to the diplomatic efforts of Mohammed VI, who is on excellent terms with director general Audrey Azoulay.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.11.2021

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Morocco

New Age oil junior quits Sahrawi offshore

Mostafa Fraiha tasked with saving KPMG's former partner

Akhannouch government still deprived of its secretaries of state

Rabat's African diplomacy left rudderless

Spotlight
Xlinks' solar megaproject quietly brings ex-Rolls-Royce chairman Ian Davis on board

Possible state visit to Berlin for Mohammed VI after year of diplomatic turmoil

Would-be foreign affairs number two Mounia Boucetta forced to bide time at OCP

Chinese ambassador Li Changlin quietly supports CRBC-CCCC's gas terminal tender

Casablanca relaunches DGSN-inspired video surveillance megaproject

Who's who in first lady Salwa Akhannouch's Wasal, the would-be 'African Amazon'

Why Brussels envoy Youssef Amrani is still missing in action

'Team Akhannouch' locks down top jobs in PM's office

Top Moroccan business leaders book a trip to Tel Aviv

CCCC eyes gas terminal deal and rail project after Tanger Tech victory

King Hicham Naciri's lawyer comes to the rescue of Autoroutes du Maroc against Finetis and the Majidi clan

Rabat opts for yet more Turkish armed drones to contend with Polisario and Algiers

Tel Aviv law firm Naschitz Brandes Amir seeks to capitalise on Israel-Morocco rapprochement

Israel-Morocco rapprochement spawns Skylock deal but sidelines French defence firms

Aziz Akhannouch packs his new team with agriculture ministry aides

Paris, Brussels, London... Mohammed VI's new ambassadors await royal green light

Ryad Mezzour on royal mission to Tshisekedi's business forum

Morocco loses seat on UNESCO's executive council, despite DG Audrey Azoulay's backing

Cambre calls time on its lobbying in Rabat despite backing of Akhannouch, Benhima and Abikzer

AU peace and security commissioner gets the rock star treatment in Western Sahara talks

Mining magnate Adonis Pouroulis bets big on gas-to-power with Chariot

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Morocco

New Age oil junior quits Sahrawi offshore

Mostafa Fraiha tasked with saving KPMG's former partner

Akhannouch government still deprived of its secretaries of state

Rabat's African diplomacy left rudderless

Spotlight Xlinks' solar megaproject quietly brings ex-Rolls-Royce chairman Ian Davis on board

Possible state visit to Berlin for Mohammed VI after year of diplomatic turmoil

Would-be foreign affairs number two Mounia Boucetta forced to bide time at OCP

Chinese ambassador Li Changlin quietly supports CRBC-CCCC's gas terminal tender

Casablanca relaunches DGSN-inspired video surveillance megaproject

Who's who in first lady Salwa Akhannouch's Wasal, the would-be 'African Amazon'

Why Brussels envoy Youssef Amrani is still missing in action

'Team Akhannouch' locks down top jobs in PM's office

Top Moroccan business leaders book a trip to Tel Aviv

CCCC eyes gas terminal deal and rail project after Tanger Tech victory

King Hicham Naciri's lawyer comes to the rescue of Autoroutes du Maroc against Finetis and the Majidi clan

Rabat opts for yet more Turkish armed drones to contend with Polisario and Algiers

Tel Aviv law firm Naschitz Brandes Amir seeks to capitalise on Israel-Morocco rapprochement

Israel-Morocco rapprochement spawns Skylock deal but sidelines French defence firms

Aziz Akhannouch packs his new team with agriculture ministry aides

Paris, Brussels, London... Mohammed VI's new ambassadors await royal green light

Ryad Mezzour on royal mission to Tshisekedi's business forum

Morocco loses seat on UNESCO's executive council, despite DG Audrey Azoulay's backing

Cambre calls time on its lobbying in Rabat despite backing of Akhannouch, Benhima and Abikzer

AU peace and security commissioner gets the rock star treatment in Western Sahara talks

Mining magnate Adonis Pouroulis bets big on gas-to-power with Chariot

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Xlinks' solar megaproject quietly brings ex-Rolls-Royce chairman Ian Davis on board