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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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - The Western Saharan stakes 20.11.2025

UM6P eyes Spain for next European branch

The flagship of Moroccan scientific research could soon set up its next European branch in Madrid.

Subscribers only Business 20.11.2025

Akhannouch and Bensalah families call it quits on real estate venture

Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch (centre) opens a Fnac store at Morocco Mall in 2011, flanked by Casablanca Mayor Mohamed Sajid (far left) and Fnac CEO Alexandre Bompard (right). © Abd Rabbo Ammar / Abaca via Reuters

Subscribers only Business 19.11.2025

Mohammed VI's future beachside residence takes shape

The construction site, located next to the royal palace in Skhirat, has accelerated this year and is expected to be completed in the coming months. The sovereign will enjoy direct access to the beach.

Subscribers only Politics, Business Running story - Makhzen Inc. 18.11.2025

Luxury French caterer Potel et Chabot sets up shop in Casablanca

The high-end caterer, part of the Accor group, is setting up in Morocco with its subsidiary Potel et Chabot Maroc, notably to launch its business during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Subscribers only Business 18.11.2025

Akhannouch's party tries to paper over the cracks ahead of election

The head of government now faces the difficult challenge of holding the alliance together while preparing for the 2026 general election.

Subscribers only Politics 17.11.2025

Casablanca Finance City firms head off on West African prospecting tour

A delegation comprising a dozen companies based in the CFC will travel to Benin, Togo and Ghana this month on a prospecting mission.

Subscribers only Business 14.11.2025

Karim Zidane finalises his team at Investment Ministry

Appointed in October 2024 to widespread surprise, the minister delegate is gradually bringing on board new faces while continuing to rely on the heavyweights put in place by his predecessor, Mohcine Jazouli.

Subscribers only Politics 13.11.2025

Rabat's poor reward for its efforts with Sahel juntas on Western Sahara

Although it has become an important partner for the AES military regimes, Morocco has not yet obtained anything concrete in return in terms of recognition of its sovereignty over the disputed territory.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.11.2025

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The under-the-radar businessman connected to Israeli arms firms

A low-profile Franco-Moroccan entrepreneur who trades in tyres and military equipment maintains close ties with several Israeli defence companies. His network of contacts puts him in a key position between Tel Aviv and Rabat.

Subscribers only Defence 12.11.2025

A BlueBird ThunderB drone exhibited at Tel Aviv airport in 2019.

The B side of singer Gims' Marrakesh real estate project

To further his ambitions in the construction of luxury residences, the Franco-Congolese star has partnered with a Franco-Moroccan businessman already well-established in Marrakesh.

Subscribers only Business 11.11.2025

Gims performing at the Fête de L'Humanité in Bretigny-sur-Orge, France, on 14 September 2025.

Rabat and Islamabad's diplomatic dance

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is due to visit Pakistan in the near future. The trip will be preceded by several visits by senior military and political dignitaries from both countries.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 10.11.2025

Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Marrakesh, Morocco in December 2023.

Hyundai Rotem and national railway operator seal deal

After winning a tender in February, the CEO of the South Korean railway equipment construction group went to Rabat at the end of October to officialise the launch of the partnership with the Office National des Chemins de Fer.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 10.11.2025

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Paris lobbied hard at UN to convince other European capitals on Western Sahara

Washington may have managed to avoid any votes against its draft resolution on the disputed territory, but it was France that had to really work to secure the agreements of its neighbours at the United Nations.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.11.2025

French President Emmanuel Macron with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar in Ljubljana, 21 October 2025.

The tumultuous end to Abdellatif Jouahri's term as Bank al-Maghrib boss

Disagreements with the PM nearly cost the central bank governor his job two years ago, yet he was saved at the last minute by a word from one of Mohammed VI's close advisers.

Subscribers only Finance 06.11.2025

Governor of Morocco's central bank Abdellatif Jouahri in Marrakesh, Morocco in October 2023.

Revolut bank signs up former Mastercard executive

The British neobank has hired Yacine Faqir as country manager.

Subscribers only Finance 05.11.2025

New cultural centre in Paris appoints management

The king's project for the French capital, which had been on hold for a long time, will finally come to fruition, with an inauguration planned in the coming months.

Subscribers only 04.11.2025

Royal Air Maroc prepares huge pilot recruitment campaign

As the national airline prepares to take delivery of around a hundred aircraft between now and 2037, it is launching a major recruitment drive for foreigners while trying to retain its pilots who are approaching retirement age.

Subscribers only Business 03.11.2025

Authenticity and Modernity Party keeps its distance from Akhannouch as legislative race nears

By distancing itself with the RNI, the PAM party hopes to more boldly affirm its identity and thus prepare the terrain for the 2026 legislative elections.

Subscribers only Politics 30.10.2025

Washington advances its pawns in Western Sahara

An American consular delegation is currently in Dakhla to meet with local authorities and take the first steps towards opening a consulate in the city.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 28.10.2025

French star athlete Teddy Riner's foiled real estate endeavours

In Marrakesh, Casablanca and Dakhla, the judoka's investments in property are struggling to bear fruit. So much so that the king's friend has decided to abandon a number of projects and try his luck in other areas.

Subscribers only Business 28.10.2025

Teddy Riner arriving at the official dinner hosted by King Mohammed VI in honour of Emmanuel Macron and his wife at the royal palace in Rabat, on 29 October 2024.

The inside story of Safran's unexpected deal for its assembly plant

Safran has caught industry players off guard with the announcement of a new assembly plant. Two Moroccan ministers were particularly active behind the scenes.

Subscribers only Business 27.10.2025

Brussels embarks on risky financial endeavour in Western Sahara

To include the disputed territory in its free trade agreement with Morocco, the EU has pledged to pay out benefits to the Sahrawi people. The details of the deal, which remain ambiguous in many respects, have yet to be finalised.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 24.10.2025

5G coverage for AFCON 2025 will be shared between four major manufacturers

Although the national telecoms agency has yet to allocate 5G licences across the whole country, it has nevertheless decided to open the market for coverage of stadiums and their surrounding areas for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Subscribers only Business 23.10.2025

Akdital in middle of a showdown between public healthcare and private interests

Although the group has been partly targeted by Gen Z protesters and by segments of the political class, Akdital continues to work away quietly on the development of its business model.

Subscribers only Business 22.10.2025

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Morocco

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

UM6P eyes Spain for next European branch

Akhannouch and Bensalah families call it quits on real estate venture

Mohammed VI's future beachside residence takes shape

Luxury French caterer Potel et Chabot sets up shop in Casablanca

Akhannouch's party tries to paper over the cracks ahead of election

Casablanca Finance City firms head off on West African prospecting tour

Karim Zidane finalises his team at Investment Ministry

Rabat's poor reward for its efforts with Sahel juntas on Western Sahara

Spotlight
The under-the-radar businessman connected to Israeli arms firms

The B side of singer Gims' Marrakesh real estate project

Rabat and Islamabad's diplomatic dance

Hyundai Rotem and national railway operator seal deal

Spotlight
Paris lobbied hard at UN to convince other European capitals on Western Sahara

The tumultuous end to Abdellatif Jouahri's term as Bank al-Maghrib boss

Revolut bank signs up former Mastercard executive

New cultural centre in Paris appoints management

Royal Air Maroc prepares huge pilot recruitment campaign

Authenticity and Modernity Party keeps its distance from Akhannouch as legislative race nears

Washington advances its pawns in Western Sahara

French star athlete Teddy Riner's foiled real estate endeavours

The inside story of Safran's unexpected deal for its assembly plant

Brussels embarks on risky financial endeavour in Western Sahara

5G coverage for AFCON 2025 will be shared between four major manufacturers

Akdital in middle of a showdown between public healthcare and private interests

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Morocco

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

UM6P eyes Spain for next European branch

Akhannouch and Bensalah families call it quits on real estate venture

Mohammed VI's future beachside residence takes shape

Luxury French caterer Potel et Chabot sets up shop in Casablanca

Akhannouch's party tries to paper over the cracks ahead of election

Casablanca Finance City firms head off on West African prospecting tour

Karim Zidane finalises his team at Investment Ministry

Rabat's poor reward for its efforts with Sahel juntas on Western Sahara

Spotlight The under-the-radar businessman connected to Israeli arms firms

The B side of singer Gims' Marrakesh real estate project

Rabat and Islamabad's diplomatic dance

Hyundai Rotem and national railway operator seal deal

Spotlight Paris lobbied hard at UN to convince other European capitals on Western Sahara

The tumultuous end to Abdellatif Jouahri's term as Bank al-Maghrib boss

Revolut bank signs up former Mastercard executive

New cultural centre in Paris appoints management

Royal Air Maroc prepares huge pilot recruitment campaign

Authenticity and Modernity Party keeps its distance from Akhannouch as legislative race nears

Washington advances its pawns in Western Sahara

French star athlete Teddy Riner's foiled real estate endeavours

The inside story of Safran's unexpected deal for its assembly plant

Brussels embarks on risky financial endeavour in Western Sahara

5G coverage for AFCON 2025 will be shared between four major manufacturers

Akdital in middle of a showdown between public healthcare and private interests

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The under-the-radar businessman connected to Israeli arms firms

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Paris lobbied hard at UN to convince other European capitals on Western Sahara