Mohammed VI

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.

Morocco
Behind the scenes of military leaders' visit to Washington

A meeting between senior Moroccan military officials and the US Defense Secretary focused on the deployment of military forces in Gaza and the response that Washington wishes to organise alongside its Gulf allies.

Morocco
French venue management giant GL Events eyes major comeback

Building on the key role it played during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French company is looking to stake its claim in the organisation of the 2030 World Cup in Morocco. It is also eyeing the management of exhibition centres in Casablanca and Marrakesh.

Morocco
Rabat boosts UNESCO funding

In November, the kingdom lost a "friend of Morocco" at the helm of the UN agency for education, science and culture with the departure of Audrey Azoulay as director-general. Since then, Rabat has decided to increase its financial contribution.

The New Guard
Morocco, Tanzania, Congo

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

MoroccoNayl Tounsi el-Azzoiani, high-achieving lawyer serving the kingdom

TanzaniaJackline Kuwanda, journalist championing human rights

CongoPrécieux Massoueme, Denis Sassou-Nguesso's bridge to the youth

Morocco
Abdelwali Ali el-Himma, son of royal adviser, sets up string of surprising investments

From avocado farming to the distribution of lifts, the young financier has recently positioned himself in a variety of businesses through the British investment fund 54 Capital. Among his associates is a brother of the businessman Yariv Elbaz.

Palace Intrigues
Yoweri Museveni, Mohammed VI, J.M. Weston

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

UgandaAn embarrassing lawsuit in New York for unpaid rent

MoroccoRoyal adviser Fouad Ali el-Himma's daughter-in-law to be

DRCCongolese VIPs snap up J.M. Weston collector loafer

Morocco
Sofia ambassador forced to react to investigation into her driver

Zakia el-Midaoui, the Moroccan ambassador to Bulgaria, has contacted her superiors in Rabat following the revelation by a Bulgarian media outlet of a case involving her driver Mario Alexandrov.

Egypt, Morocco
Plans underway for Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to visit the kingdom

Beyond the revival of relations, strained by trade disputes, the Moroccan prime minister's visit to Cairo is part of a quiet rapprochement between King Mohammed VI and the Egyptian president in recent months. The latter may even visit Morocco.

Morocco
Attijariwafa Bank eyes French start-up Mistral AI

The Moroccan bank is considering investing in the company, which launched an artificial intelligence model for financial firms in early March.