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Moscow's charm offensive at International Agricultural Expo

Several Russian companies promoted their products at SIAM, at a time when Russia is seeking to diversify its agricultural exports to the kingdom.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 28.04.2025

Textile giant Sunrise in sights of Washington

Championed by the Moroccan prime minister, the substantial investment Sunrise announced last year may be scuppered by the US authorities, which placed the company on their blacklist in 2022.

Subscribers only Business 24.04.2025

Digital bank Revolut looking for key to the kingdom

British fintech Revolut is pulling out all the stops to obtain the right to operate in Morocco. The appointment of a Moroccan banking heavyweight, such as Kamal Mokdad, is being considered.

Subscribers only Finance 23.04.2025

Aziz Akhannouch: headliner at Energy Conference

The Moroccan Prime Minister is attending the Energy Conference on 23 April. This unscheduled visit is part of the tug-of-war he is waging with Leila Benali, holder of the energy transition portfolio, who initiated the event.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 23.04.2025

Credit-free neobank Charifintech soon on the market

After raising $100m in 2022, start-up Chari plans to officially launch its payment subsidiary by the end of the year.

Subscribers only Finance 22.04.2025

Orange Maroc to open cutting-edge data centre

The subsidiary of French telecoms giant Orange intends to ensure that data produced and processed in Morocco remains there.

Subscribers only Business 18.04.2025

Political elite under fire from critics over livestock import exemptions

With elections due next year, the controversy over subsidised animal imports has put Aziz Akhannouch and his party in an awkward spot. But the affair in fact highlights a system that benefits a small circle of leading businessmen and political figures.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Politics 17.04.2025

A butcher's in Marrakech on 18 October 2017.

The New Guard
South Africa, Morocco, Sudan

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

South AfricaJaco-Louis du Plessis, soldier turned business diplomacy consultant

MoroccoAsmaa Chakir Alaoui, queen of the pros on two wheels

SudanHozaifa Elsiddig, art against arms

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 16.04.2025

Consulting firm Roland Berger's work on optimising air traffic takes off

Morocco's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has commissioned the consultancy Roland Berger to reorganise air traffic at 20 of the country's airports.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 14.04.2025

Casablanca Finance City recruits Paris PR firm to boost its image with decision-makers

Criticised in the past for its generous tax exemptions, CFC is gearing up for a major public relations campaign this year to enhance its standing on the African continent.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 11.04.2025

The CFC First tower, Casablanca, in October 2023.

Moulay Rachid nurtures business ties with Yaoundé over a round of golf

Thanks to a series of golf events, King Mohammed VI's brother has put various Cameroonian and Moroccan businesspeople in touch. The initiative has been spearheaded on the Cameroonian side by the president of the country's golf federation, Louis Deschamps Lothin Elessa.

Subscribers only Business 10.04.2025

Morocco's Moulay Rachid during the Hassan II Golf Trophy at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat on 24 April 2019.

Mohammed VI launches cosmetics brand in Amsterdam

The king's marocMaroc opened its first shop in the Dutch capital at the beginning of March. He's had a store in Paris since 2022.

Subscribers only Business 07.04.2025

Spotlight
Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

Top-level departures, anti-French sentiment and lacklustre results are among the difficulties piling up for Danone's Algerian subsidiary, while its Moroccan branch is finally recovering from a tumultuous period.

Subscribers only Business 02.04.2025

Milk cartons in a shop in Algiers, 17 November 2021.

China's Wisdom Motor mulls factory to avoid Trump tariffs

The Hong Kong-based electric commercial vehicle manufacturer is considering launching operations in the kingdom in order to get round the US government's anti-China trade policy.

Subscribers only Business 01.04.2025

France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Emmanuel Macron's special correspondent for France's energy partnership with Morocco Gérard Mestrallet, will head to Ouarzazate on 23 April, accompanied by Industry and Energy Minister Marc Ferracci.

Subscribers only Energy 01.04.2025

Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

After five years marked by successive crises with the Maghreb countries, Karim Amellal is preparing to step down as ambassador and interministerial delegate for the Mediterranean.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.03.2025

Inner circles
Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

With the acquisition of the Moroccan branch of Société Générale last year, the Saham founder confirmed his return to centre stage. To see through his new projects, this well-connected entrepreneur continues to rely on young protégés who are now established business figures in their own right.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 28.03.2025

Moulay Hafid Elalamy during the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow, 13 June 2018.

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Morocco

Moscow's charm offensive at International Agricultural Expo

Textile giant Sunrise in sights of Washington

Digital bank Revolut looking for key to the kingdom

Aziz Akhannouch: headliner at Energy Conference

Credit-free neobank Charifintech soon on the market

Orange Maroc to open cutting-edge data centre

Political elite under fire from critics over livestock import exemptions

The New Guard
South Africa, Morocco, Sudan

South AfricaJaco-Louis du Plessis, soldier turned business diplomacy consultant

MoroccoAsmaa Chakir Alaoui, queen of the pros on two wheels

SudanHozaifa Elsiddig, art against arms

Consulting firm Roland Berger's work on optimising air traffic takes off

Casablanca Finance City recruits Paris PR firm to boost its image with decision-makers

Moulay Rachid nurtures business ties with Yaoundé over a round of golf

Mohammed VI launches cosmetics brand in Amsterdam

Spotlight
Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

China's Wisdom Motor mulls factory to avoid Trump tariffs

France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

Inner circles
Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

Spotlight
NEO Motors prospects for new business with Mohammed VI's backing

Spotlight
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Azura recruits headhunter Egon Zehnder

French delegations to woo Morocco in April

Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Sugar producer Cosumar and trader Wilmar struggle to finalise separation

The Left pressures European Parliament president over Western Sahara

Mohammed VI installs Benchaâboun at Maroc Telecom to please Abu Dhabi

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Morocco

Moscow's charm offensive at International Agricultural Expo

Textile giant Sunrise in sights of Washington

Digital bank Revolut looking for key to the kingdom

Aziz Akhannouch: headliner at Energy Conference

Credit-free neobank Charifintech soon on the market

Orange Maroc to open cutting-edge data centre

Political elite under fire from critics over livestock import exemptions

The New Guard South Africa, Morocco, Sudan

South AfricaJaco-Louis du Plessis, soldier turned business diplomacy consultant

MoroccoAsmaa Chakir Alaoui, queen of the pros on two wheels

SudanHozaifa Elsiddig, art against arms

Consulting firm Roland Berger's work on optimising air traffic takes off

Casablanca Finance City recruits Paris PR firm to boost its image with decision-makers

Moulay Rachid nurtures business ties with Yaoundé over a round of golf

Mohammed VI launches cosmetics brand in Amsterdam

Spotlight Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

China's Wisdom Motor mulls factory to avoid Trump tariffs

France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

Inner circles Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

Spotlight NEO Motors prospects for new business with Mohammed VI's backing

Spotlight How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Azura recruits headhunter Egon Zehnder

French delegations to woo Morocco in April

Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Sugar producer Cosumar and trader Wilmar struggle to finalise separation

The Left pressures European Parliament president over Western Sahara

Mohammed VI installs Benchaâboun at Maroc Telecom to please Abu Dhabi

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

The New Guard
South Africa, Morocco, Sudan

Spotlight
Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

Inner circles
Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

Spotlight
NEO Motors prospects for new business with Mohammed VI's backing

Spotlight
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia