Rassemblement National des Indépendants

Morocco
Employers' federation wraps up consultations with parties ahead of polls

In view of Morocco's legislative elections, CGEM is preparing to examine the economic programmes of the Parti Authenticité et Modernité, a member of the governing coalition, and the Parti de la Justice et du Développement.

Morocco
US firm Oliver Wyman in talks to acquire Southbridge A&I

Oliver Wyman’s UAE office, based in Dubai, has for several months been considering acquiring Southbridge A&I, the strategy consultancy founded in 2017 in Casablanca.

Morocco
Energy Minister Benali watches her gas sector reform evaporate

Aziz Akhannouch's government has confirmed its reluctance to adopt the new gas law proposed by the minister. The resultant weakening of Amina Benkhadra's national office of hydrocarbons is a major cause for concern.

The New Guard
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Morocco
Bets are on for the future presidency of the employers' group

While the campaign to find Chakib Alj's successor has just officially kicked off, uncertainty remains around who will stand as a candidate for CGEM's presidency.

Morocco
Mohamed Chaouki wins RNI presidency but remains in shadow of Aziz Akhannouch

After 10 years at the helm of the Rassemblement National des Indépendants party, the head of government has decided to step down, making way for his protégé. However, the prime minister remains the party's central figure.

Morocco
Parliamentary dialogue with Paris disrupted by the cost of French schools

With the French-speaking elite's unwavering fondness for French international schools, the increase in tuition fees at these institutions is taking on diplomatic proportions.

Morocco
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.

Morocco
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.

Morocco
Confusion clouds Mohammed VI's diaspora reform

Mohammed VI has been calling for a reform of the institutions dedicated to Moroccans living abroad since November 2024, but is struggling to get the issue off the ground.