Rassemblement national

Morocco
French bill on fertilisers raises concerns at OCP Group

Just adopted in committee by the National Assembly, the draft legislation tabled by MP Benoît Biteau seeks to ban fertilisers containing cadmium. Without naming it, the text targets the Moroccan phosphate giant, France's leading supplier.

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.

Palace Intrigues
Alassane Ouattara, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Mahamat Idriss Déby

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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
Authenticity and Modernity Party keeps its distance from Akhannouch as legislative race nears

By distancing itself with the RNI, the PAM party hopes to more boldly affirm its identity and thus prepare the terrain for the 2026 legislative elections.

Morocco
Confusion clouds Mohammed VI's diaspora reform

Mohammed VI has been calling for a reform of the institutions dedicated to Moroccans living abroad since November 2024, but is struggling to get the issue off the ground.

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
PM Aziz Akhannouch to attend Paris Agricultural Show

The head of the Moroccan government will be attending this year's Paris International Agricultural Show, which features Rabat, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.