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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, Tunisia
Ennahdha party looks to Rabat for support

An adviser to Rached Ghannouchi with excellent connections in Morocco has been travelling extensively for several months to draw attention to the situation of the Islamist party leader.

The New Guard
Libya, Morocco, Rwanda

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

LIBYAOsama Dbeibeh, the PM's cousin, has a new goal: a career in the beautiful game

RwandaClarisse Iribagiza, putting tech at the service of development

MoroccoAmine Mazzen, a leading voice in continental football

Morocco
Akhannouch's party tries to paper over the cracks ahead of election

The head of government now faces the difficult challenge of holding the alliance together while preparing for the 2026 general election.

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
President of French National Assembly due in Rabat

Yaël Braun-Pivet, is due to make an official visit from 11 to 13 December.

Morocco
PM Akhannouch fast-tracks secretary of state appointments

Two appointments have been officialised unusually swiftly by decree

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
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.

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
Parties fight for control of Moroccan youth council

Morocco's political parties are wrestling to secure positions for their members on the country's yet-to-launch youth council. The council is intended to give young people a voice in government.