Moulay Rachid

Morocco
The quiet rise of Africa Feed and Food, agro-industry heavyweight

Having opened up its share capital in March, the parent company of popular pasta and couscous brand Kayna is now aiming for an initial public offering. Leading players in the financial sector are supporting the company in its ambitions.

Morocco
Marrakech Comedy Festival launch no laughing matter for French star Jamel Debbouze

The Franco-Moroccan comedian could only look on in surprise as the new festival organised by his brother and former protégé was announced. The founder of the now defunct Marrakech du Rire event has been sidelined in the kingdom since 2022.

Palace Intrigues
Yoweri Museveni, Mohammed VI, J.M. Weston

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

UgandaAn embarrassing lawsuit in New York for unpaid rent

MoroccoRoyal adviser Fouad Ali el-Himma's daughter-in-law to be

DRCCongolese VIPs snap up J.M. Weston collector loafer

Morocco
Led by Prince Moulay Rachid allies, NBI Ressources struggles to establish itself as a mining player

A newcomer to the extractive sector, NBI Ressources is launching copper and lead projects. To achieve this, it has constituted a board of directors made up of close associates of King Mohammed VI's younger brother, Prince Moulay Rachid.

Morocco
Mohammed VI moves into lucrative avocado business

With global demand exploding, the competition is getting tougher for Morocco's veteran avocado exporters. They will soon have to compete with the royal family.

Tunisia
Ferid Belhaj retires from role as VP at World Bank

Ferid Belhaj recently left his position as VP for the Middle East and North Africa at the World Bank. He travelled to Ramallah just days after leaving Washington.