In Focus | Morocco
Akhannouch ushers business magnates into parliament

Morocco
Casablanca convention centre back on track

The launch of the Casablanca convention centre project was at the heart of a meeting on 5 April between Morocco's CGEM employers' organisation headed by Chakib Alj, and the city mayor Nabila Rmili.

Morocco
First cracks appear in ruling coalition

Though Aziz Akhannouch's RNI and Abdellatif Ouahbi's PAM have been keen to show their cohesion in government, behind the scenes not everything is rosy between the two parties of the ruling majority.

The New Guard
Morocco, Guinea, Zimbabwe and Libya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MoroccoMakhzen keeping tabs on Obaid Amrane's rising star.

GuineaMamadou Diallo, from the embassy to the World Bank.

ZimbabweJohn Paradza, a key player in Mnangagwe's battle for the youth vote.

LibyeKhalid Chaouki, former Italian MP growing his Tripoli business network.

Morocco
As the drought continues, Israeli water start-ups set to showcase the latest solutions

Six Israeli start-ups specialising in drinking water and irrigation will be presenting their technologies at the end of May in Casablanca in front of ONEE, the Crédit Agricole du Maroc and the private group Lina Holding.

Israel, Morocco
Al Mada, Providence... royal companies shun first business mission to Tel Aviv

None of the leading Moroccan groups owned by royal holding company Al Mada took part in the first business mission to Israel organised by the CGEM, indicating that the crisis between the employers' body and the Palace is not yet over.

Morocco
Egypt's Arab Contractors could lose motorway project

The Egyptian construction and civil engineering giant Arab Contractors may see the Tit Mellil-Berrechid motorway project slip through its fingers, with ADM currently vocal about its desire to favour the 'Moroccan ecosystem' for its projects.

Morocco
Ichrak Moubsit captains Akhannouch's team in Glasgow

Ichrak Moubsit, head of communications at the Moroccan agriculture ministry since 2009, has followed Aziz Akhannouch and become de facto head of his private office. She was the only adviser to go with him to the COP26 in Glasgow.

Morocco
Nabila Rmili's election as Casablanca mayor will delight property developers

Casablanca's powerful real estate sector is unlikely to be perturbed by the election of Nabila Rmili as the city's mayor. She got the job following an agreement between her RNI party, PAM and Istiqlal.

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch opens up Afriquia Gaz board to senior members of his political party

In another case of revolving doors, RNI cadres now have key roles in the subsidiary of the agriculture minister's Akwa Holding.

Morocco
Abderrahim Bendaou takes over Doblali's butter empire

Abderrahim Bendaou, head of dairy products manufacturer Copralim (Frico brand), [...]

Morocco
Lalla Noufissa sets up in Casablanca with Driss Benomar

Princess Lalla Noufissa el-Yacoubi, a cousin of Mohammed VI, is expanding into Morocco's business capital after having established herself as [...]

Morocco
Zalar Holding buys up Jamal Ait Manna's citrus fruit business

Moroccan chicken magnate Ali Berbich, head of poultry company Zalar Holding (formerly Zalagh Holding) wants to extend his group's activities [...]

Morocco
Said Alj teams up with Hormatollah in Sahrawi aquaculture

Fishing magnate Said Alj has reinforced his business partnership with Mohamed Lamine Hormatollah, Istiqlal deputy for the Dakhla region. Maroc [...]