Nasser Bourita

Morocco
President of French National Assembly due in Rabat

Yaël Braun-Pivet, is due to make an official visit from 11 to 13 December.

Morocco
VIPs in short supply at Cercle Eugène Delacroix anniversary event

The 10th anniversary of the Cercle Eugène Delacroix, a Franco-Moroccan friendship group for elected politicians, was supposed to mark the resumption of its activities following the recent reconciliation between France and Morocco. But the opportunity was missed.

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.

The New Guard
Morocco, Zimbabwe, Kenya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MoroccoDoha Lkasmi, standard-bearer for business diplomacy

ZimbabweLaziel Muchemwa, cycling ambassador in Cape Town

KenyaAustine Onyango Gerald, promoting young people in politics

Morocco, Zambia
Rabat and Lusaka aim to relaunch bilateral trade

Rabat and Lusaka are relaunching the Morocco-Zambia Business Council, created in 2017 to facilitate investment and trade between the two countries.

Libya, Morocco
President Menfi's brother emerges from the shadows in Rabat

Sami al-Menfi, diplomatic adviser and brother of the president of the Libyan Presidential Council, has been appointed to provide reassurance to Morocco following a meeting between the presidents of Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.

Morocco
Rabat and Baku cosy up on business and military fronts

Azerbaijan and Morocco, against a backdrop of defending their "territorial integrity", have in recent months boosted ties on both the commercial and military fronts.