Morocco

Yariv Elbaz wins inheritance dispute defamation case

Yariv Elbaz, Yariv Elbaz, head of Moroccan miller Forafric, has won the defamation case he brought against his uncle.

Bruno Le Maire exploits diplomatic thaw to talk business in Rabat

French economy minister Bruno Le Maire is due to take part in April's Morocco-France 2024 Business Forum organised by Medef International and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises.

France's Loire region seeks industry and energy opportunities in Morocco

France's Pays de la Loire region is sending a business delegation to Casablanca to prospect for opportunities in the distribution, renewable energy and automobile sectors.

Elloumi dynasty strengthens activity in Tangier

Tunisian automotive cabling manufacturer Coficab, one of the sector's global leaders, already has three factories in Morocco, and just opened a new industrial plant in Tangier Automotive City.

Peter A. Gish, Acciona's trailblazer in Morocco

The US businessman, who returned to the kingdom in 2022, is behind the ORNX Boujdour green hydrogen platform project, launched in partnership with a subsidiary of a Spanish energy and infrastructure conglomerate.

State consolidates its presence at Masen Capital

Masen Capital, a subsidiary owned outright by Masen, the Moroccan renewable energy agency headed by Mustapha Bakkoury, has appointed a new director.

Nouakchott demands security guarantees from Rabat before lifting taxes

Mauritania is asking Morocco for better security coordination before it agrees to lift its exceptional tax hikes on Moroccan fruit and vegetables. Nouakchott tripled the duties in response to Rabat's drone strikes against gold miners in the border area.

The New Guard
Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia

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

Morocco Brahim Yacoubi Soussane, at helm of naval industry

Kenya Dorcas Owinoh, hard-wired into tech ecosystem

Ethiopia Berhan Taye, from Mozilla to Algorithmic Justice League

Turkish giant Kontrolmatik lands first Moroccan contract

The Turkish group Kontrolmatik Technologies will be in charge of building the Allal El Fassi hydroelectric power station's new evacuation substation and high voltage lines.

Rabat brings in new lobbyist in Brussels

The skilled lobbyist, Radouan Bachiri, has just taken on a mission in Brussels to influence EU decision-making about Morocco.

Rabat deploys religious diplomacy for rapprochement with Niamey

Rabat is stepping up diplomatic initiatives to strengthen ties with Niger, with Morocco's minister of Islamic affairs Ahmed Toufiq sending a delegation of religious representatives to Niamey to mark the month of Ramadan.

Companies pre-selected for Mohammed VI Fund management contracts without notification

The firms shortlisted to manage the Mohammed VI Investment Fund's sectoral funds have not been informed that they are still in the running.

OCP awards €30m power station contract to China's Sepco

A pioneer among Chinese companies in Morocco, where it has been present since 2013, the Shandong Electric Power Construction Corp has won a key project at the Jorf Lasfar industrial site.

French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco strengthens southern presence

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco is to open a new branch in Guelmim, capital of the southern region of Guelmim-Oued Noun. A French delegation will be visiting it on 7-8 February.

Bank of Africa, a beacon for Moroccan firms in Niger

As contacts resume between Rabat et Niamey, Bank of Africa (BOA), whose Nigerien subsidiary is a leading financial player in the country, could prove to be a precious facilitator.