Royal Air Maroc

Morocco
Ebola shadow lingers over Royal Air Maroc route cuts

The Moroccan national carrier announced at the end of May that it would temporarily suspend six services in Central Africa, in a move driven by economic imperatives and health concerns.

Mali, Morocco
Rabat mobilises Royal Air Maroc to evacuate foreign nationals from Bamako

For European residents seeking to leave Mali, where a jihadist offensive is under way, Royal Air Maroc is keeping its daily service from Casablanca to the Malian capital in operation, even deploying a larger aircraft at the height of the crisis.

Palace Intrigues
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Mahamadou Issoufou, Christophe Lecourtier

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

Africa-France SummitBassirou Diomaye Faye promotes Youth Olympics, while Samia Suluhu Hassan misses gun

NigerAbba Issoufou, son of Mahamadou Issoufou, settles in New York

MoroccoRabat bids French ambassador Christophe Lecourtier goodbye

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.

The New Guard
Rwanda, Morocco, Zambia

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

RwandaNelly Mukazayire, Paul Kagame's multi-tasking minister

MoroccoAmine Kandil, the kingdom's new ‘data centre guru'

ZambiaJosiah Kalala, the constitutional expert with an influential network

Morocco
Starlink struggles to make a connection with the kingdom

Since 2024, Elon Musk's satellite internet access provider has been trying in vain to get a foothold in Morocco. The SpaceX constellation faces stubborn resistance from Morocco's major telecommunications firms.

Central African Republic
Rabat increases flights after Air France pulls out of Bangui

Royal Air Maroc will strengthen its connection between Casablanca and Bangui after Air France discontinued its direct service to Bangui on 1 February.

Morocco
Sustainable energy agency sends mixed signals to investors on green hydrogen

Negotiations are dragging on between the sustainable energy regulator, MASEN, and the five groups selected in March 2025 under the green hydrogen "Offre Maroc" platform. Planned for late January, the signing ceremony should finally take place on 5 February.

Morocco
Azura revises its influence strategy in France

The exporter of cherry tomatoes grown in Western Sahara is joining forces with other heavyweights in the agri-food sector to better promote its image with the French authorities.

Morocco
Royal Air Maroc prepares huge pilot recruitment campaign

As the national airline prepares to take delivery of around a hundred aircraft between now and 2037, it is launching a major recruitment drive for foreigners while trying to retain its pilots who are approaching retirement age.

Morocco
The duo reviving ties between New Delhi and Rabat

New Delhi has launched an economic offensive to curb Beijing's growing influence on the continent. Narendra Modi's government is relying on its ambassador to Morocco, as well as a North American businessman from India.

Tunisia
Tunisair's recovery plan yet to take shape

In dire straits for years, the national airline is waiting for a rescue plan that has been slow to materialise. Previous plans have followed a similar trajectory.