Aziz Akhannouch

Morocco
PM Akhannouch's reshuffle has next elections in mind

By placing people close to him in strategic government positions, the Moroccan prime minister is strengthening his allies and cementing his plans for the 2026 elections.

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

Morocco
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.

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.

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch's ex-spin doctor continues to watch over his media image

Through her consultancy P.A Bridge, Ichrak Moubsit has managed to retain a key role in the prime minister's entourage.

Palace Intrigues
Mahamat Idriss Déby, Emmanuel Macron and Aziz Akhannouch

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

ChadMahamat Idriss Déby still shunning Paris

AfricaReunion of Macron's African ENA classmates in Paris

MoroccoThe truth behind exit of Akhannouch's secretary-general

Morocco
As retail crisis ensues, Salwa Akhannouch launches new business

The wife of Morocco's prime minister has just created a new business within holding firm Aksal, the country's leader in retail and co-owner of the Morocco Mall in Casablanca.

Madagascar, Morocco
Rajoelina beefs up ties with Rabat

The Madagascan President has chosen Johary Rajobson, who is familiar with the twists and turns of domestic politics, as his ambassador in Morocco.

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch off to Beijing to talk future business

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will head to Beijing for the China-Africa summit on 4 to 6 September.

Morocco
Rabat mulls Moscow alliance to meet grain needs

After Morocco's dire wheat harvest last season, the country is looking to boost its grain trade with the Russians. For the first time, this year Russia became one of the kingdom's top three wheat suppliers, a trend likely to continue in the coming years.

Morocco
Moroccan parliament strengthens digital security

Moroccan parliament speaker Rachid Talbi Alami in July launched a call for tenders to buy firewalls to protect the lower house from hackers, and in particular from foreign interference.

Morocco
Belgian electrolysis leader John Cockerill keen to develop hydrogen sector

Following its stalled project with Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's company Maghreb Oxygène, the firm is still keen to be involved in the industrialisation of Morocco's green hydrogen sector.