Morocco
Akhannouch's grand government reshuffle unveiled

Morocco
MP delegation expected in Paris to talk football World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations

A Moroccan permanent delegation is expected in Paris from 25 to 28 May with a view to preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and the FIFA men's World Cup in 2030.

Morocco
Concerns over sardine shortages go all the way to top of government

A mainstay of Moroccan exports, sardines are becoming seriously scarce in the country's waters. The Secretary of State for Fisheries will be meeting the fish canning industry soon to outline a plan to resolve the crisis.

Morocco
Paris and Rabat honour each other at respective agricultural trade fairs

Designated as guest of honour at the Salon International de l'Agriculture in Morocco, to be held from 21 to 27 April, France will in turn be showcasing Morocco at this year's Salon International de l'Agriculture and Sommet de l'Elevage.

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch reorganises inner circle

The Moroccan prime minister is carrying out a major reorganisation of his cabinet and has just appointed a new secretary general.

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Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Nadia Fettah, Rachida Dati

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Republic of CongoSassou hosts VIP bankers in Oyo stronghold

MoroccoReluctant Nadia Fettah reappointed finance minister

MadagascarRachida Dati clashes with collections curator over royal relics

Morocco
New Education Minister Mohamed Saâd Berrada under close supervision

When Chakib Benmoussa left to join the high planning commission, he left behind a detailed roadmap and a large part of his team. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch helped make sure of this.

Morocco
Mega-factory row tops agenda of new junior investments minister

Chinese giant Sunrise arrived in Morocco in September amid much fanfare and did not expect to be quickly caught up in a dispute between the Interior Ministry and a regional investment centre. Now Karim Zidane has to sort out the mess.

Morocco
PM Akhannouch's reshuffle has next elections in mind

By placing people close to him in strategic government positions, the Moroccan prime minister is strengthening his allies and cementing his plans for the 2026 elections.

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Alassane Ouattara, Nicolas Sarkozy, Mohammed VI, William Ruto

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Ivory CoastSarkozy pays weekend visit to Ouattara

MoroccoMohammed VI keeps ambassadors on tenterhooks

KenyaFirst lady turns deaf ear to second lady's appeals

Morocco
Agriculture at top of agenda for Macron's visit

The Moroccans and French are currently coordinating the announcements that will be made when the French president visits the kingdom. Paris will be the guest of honour at the next International Agricultural Show in Morocco.

Morocco
As retail crisis ensues, Salwa Akhannouch launches new business

The wife of Morocco's prime minister has just created a new business within holding firm Aksal, the country's leader in retail and co-owner of the Morocco Mall in Casablanca.

Morocco
Major changes afoot within parliament bodies

Moral standards and younger leaders are the watchwords for the upcoming midterm renewal of the House of Representatives, where some may be seeking to settle scores.

Morocco
Ahmed Lahlimi to step down as head of planning commission

Ahmed Lahlimi, the head of Morocco’s Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP), will step down in the coming weeks from the post he has held since his appointment by King Mohammed VI in 2003.