Samira Sitail

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
DRC, Morocco, Kenya

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

DRCJunior Kakese Ekwaki, distinguished diplomat in the First Lady's office

MoroccoAli Benyahia, a well-connected engineer from Rabat to Paris

KenyaMercy Mukulu Mwende, key start-up mentor

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
Nasser Bourita prepares Paris visit

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is preparing a visit to Paris, notably to discuss the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara, which is supported by Emmanuel Macron.

Morocco
French minister Aurore Bergé due to visit the kingdom

On 24 June, French Equality Minister Aurore Bergé, will take part in a conference alongside key figures from the Moroccan feminist movement.

Morocco
The rising stars of France and Morocco's improved relations

France and Morocco are seeking to build on their recent rapprochement by renewing the personalities who will shape relations between the two countries. The UM6P university in Rabat and France's grandes écoles are providing a breeding ground for this new generation.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Morocco, Tanzania

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

NigeriaHadiza Bala Usman, Tinubu's indispensable confidant

MoroccoMajda Lakhfif, the kingdom's unofficial ambassador to Paris business school

TanzaniaNeema Mduma, cultivating AI just for farmers' needs

Morocco
Parisian PR firm MGH Partners launches in Casablanca

A subsidiary of MGH Partners is due to be set up in the Casablanca Finance City business park, situated in the kingdom's economic capital.

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.

Morocco
French senate to host new delegation of Moroccan VIPs

The gathering is due to take place on 18 November after years of tension between the two countries.