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Akhannouch offers condolences to Moroccans, assures them of the Executive's support

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday evening, leaving over 2,000 people dead and hundreds injured, many of them seriously, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, offered his condolences to Moroccans. In messages published Sunday in 3 languages on the official Facebook page of the government presidency, the head of the Executive recalled the tragic event that…

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Morocco’s 14th Richest Man: A Billionaire Amidst Economic Crisis — What Does This Mean for the People?

The recent ranking of Moroccan business magnate Aziz Akhannouch as the 14th wealthiest person in Africa has sparked discussions about the state of Morocco's economy amidst the COVID-19pandemic and other internal factors. According to Forbes, Akhannouch's net worth is a staggering $2.8 billion, placing him among the continent's most affluent individuals. Yet, the timing of this news is particularly perplexing, given the country's current economic crisis.

Morocco has been grappling with rising unemployment rates, inflation, and poverty in recent years, all of which have been amplified by the ongoing pandemic. The wealth gap between the country's elite, like Akhannouch, and the general population has been a major contributor to this disparity. The burstiness of this information cannot be ignored, as it exposes a stark contrast between the haves and have-nots in Morocco.

While the article sheds light on Akhannouch's sources of wealth, such as his conglomerate, the Akwa Group, which operates in various sectors, including oil, gas, and agriculture, it also raises concerns about income inequality and the social responsibilities of the rich. Akhannouch is also the Minister of Agriculture in the Moroccan government, which brings further complexity to his position of power. Read more.

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Aassmaa Akhannouch, Roue du temps, cyanotype sur papier

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Aassmaa Akhannouch (La maison qui m’habite encore…)

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Aassmaa Akhannouch

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Aassmaa Akhannouch

"Photo de famille"

2019

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M.Akhannouch: Le Maroc a conforté sa place dans les secteurs stratégiques en dépit de la conjoncture

Le Maroc a réussi, en dépit de la conjoncture, à conforter sa place dans les secteurs stratégiques, permettant à l’économie nationale de consolider son leadership sur les plans régional et international, notamment dans les nouvelles industries, a affirmé, lundi à la Chambre des Représentants, le Chef du gouvernement, Aziz Akhannouch. Grâce à la politique gouvernementale adoptée, conformément aux…

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Conseil de gouvernement marocain : Vers l'adoption de peines alternatives et la modernisation du système judiciaire

Maroc: Le Conseil de gouvernement, présidé par Aziz Akhannouch, se réunira le jeudi 4 mai pour examiner une série de projets de loi, dont l’un concerne les peines alternatives. Cette initiative témoigne de la volonté du gouvernement de moderniser le système judiciaire marocain, qui souffre depuis longtemps d’un manque de moyens et de ressources.

Le projet de loi sur les peines alternatives vise à offrir aux juges une plus grande marge de manœuvre en matière de sanctions, en leur permettant de choisir entre une peine de prison et des alternatives telles que le travail d’intérêt général, la réparation des préjudices causés, ou la mise à l’épreuve. Cette approche est considérée comme plus humaine et plus efficace, car elle permet de réduire la surpopulation carcérale et de favoriser la réinsertion sociale des délinquants.

Le gouvernement marocain est également en train de ratifier le décret-loi portant dissolution et liquidation de l’Agence Millennium Challenge Account – Maroc. Cette agence, créée en 2005, avait pour mission de promouvoir le développement économique et social du Maroc grâce à un partenariat avec les États-Unis. Cependant, son efficacité a été remise en question ces dernières années, et la décision de la dissoudre a été prise en 2021.

En outre, le Conseil examinera un projet de décret modifiant et complétant le décret portant application de la loi relative à la réforme des Centres Régionaux d’Investissement et la création des commissions régionales unifiées d’investissement. Cette réforme vise à simplifier les procédures d’investissement au Maroc et à renforcer l’attractivité du pays pour les investisseurs étrangers.

Enfin, le Conseil de gouvernement examinera des propositions de nomination à de hautes fonctions conformément aux dispositions de l’article 92 de la Constitution. Cette étape est cruciale pour assurer une gestion efficace de l’appareil de l’État et pour garantir la continuité des politiques publiques.

Dans l’ensemble, la réunion du Conseil de gouvernement du 4 mai est une étape importante dans la modernisation de l’appareil d’État marocain. Les projets de loi examinés témoignent de la volonté du gouvernement de renforcer l’efficacité de la justice, de stimuler l’investissement et de garantir une gestion efficace de l’appareil de l’État. Ces mesures devraient contribuer à améliorer la qualité de vie des Marocains et à renforcer la position du Maroc sur la scène internationale.

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Aassmaa Akhannouch, Maroc

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Aziz Akhannouch. Morocco.

Why don't all Moroccans look like this?

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Queen Máxima to visit Morocco to discuss digital financial services

From Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March, Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will visit the Kingdom of Morocco in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. The visit will centre on fintech, inclusive green finance and the development of digital payment systems to improve financial inclusion.

Morocco rolled out a national strategy for financial inclusion (NSFI) in 2019. Today, 44% of its adult citizens have bank accounts, up from 29% in 2017 (World Bank Global Findex Database). The goal is to reach 50% by the end of 2023 and 75% by 2030. A gender gap exists, with 23% more men than women holding accounts. Only 6% of people have a mobile wallet, in part due to limited financial and digital literacy. There are still 15 million Moroccans without a bank account, mostly women, smallholder farmers and small-business owners, and people on low incomes.

Queen Máxima will visit communities to hear first-hand about the impact of financial services on people’s lives and financial health. The projects in question are aimed at helping business owners to insure their businesses, and safeguarding the small local supermarkets that play a social role in communities. Most of the projects that Queen Máxima will visit provide their financial services via user-friendly apps that are designed to meet their customers’ specific needs.

In Rabat and Casablanca, Queen Máxima will meet with representatives from government, international development agencies, financial institutions and non-profit organisations. Topics will include both achievements so far and the work that remains to bring safe, affordable digital financial services within the reach of even more people. Fintech – digital innovation in financial services – is a way to provide business owners with affordable loans and insurance so they can grow and protect their businesses. For example, inclusive green finance helps farmers invest in better agricultural techniques that make them more resilient in the face of climate change. Digital payment systems make transactions safer and more efficient. People in Morocco often receive money from family members working abroad. For those living in remote areas, this can mean traveling long distances to make a withdrawal. Having a digital bank account would make this easier.

The visit will also include bilateral talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, Abdellatif Jouahri, the Secretary-General of the Government, Mohamed Hajoui, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, the Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Reform of the Administration, Ghita Mezzour, and the president of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, Nezha Hayat.

This is Queen Máxima’s first visit to Morocco in her UN role. Her delegation will include representatives of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) Reference Group, with which she has worked since 2009, and of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, and the World Bank.

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Macron to visit Morocco in effort to repair ties

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Morocco on Monday to meet with the North African leaders and discuss partnerships on trade, climate change and immigration.

During the president’s three-day visit to Rabat, the French leader plans to meet with King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and address Morocco’s parliament.

Macron’s visit comes months after he reversed France’s long-term stance and backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara. The move drew the country to Morocco and alienated it from Algeria, which hosts refugees run by the pro-independence Polisario Front and has long pushed for the UN to organise a referendum to resolve the conflict.

Warm reunion between France and Morocco

On the eve of the visit, Moroccan publications extolled a warm reunion and “a new love honeymoon” between the two countries, with French flags flying all over Rabat.

France and Morocco have historically co-operated on issues such as counter-terrorism and the Western Sahara. Morocco is the main destination for French investment in Africa, and France is Morocco’s main trading partner. It imports French cereals, renewable energy infrastructure such as turbines and weapons. Morocco also exports goods to France, including tomatoes, cars, and aircraft parts.

Moroccans are among the largest overseas communities in France, where North African immigrants are a key political audience and the centre of debate about the role of Islam and immigration in French society. In recent months, France’s new interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has called for a tough approach to immigration and deals with countries like Morocco to better prevent illegal border crossings into Europe.

On Macron’s last visit to Morocco, he and King Mohammed VI inaugurated Al Boraq, Africa’s first high-speed railway, possible thanks to French funding and trains made by French firm Alstom.

Despite the close ties, relations between France and Morocco were sometimes fragile, Morocco was a French protectorate from 1912 to 1956. In 2021, Morocco temporarily suspended consular relations with France, reducing the number of visas offered to Moroccans in protest at its refusal to provide documents needed to deport migrants from Morocco without authorisation.

Relations between the two countries deteriorated further that year when it was revealed in 2021 that Moroccan security services had used Israeli spyware to invade the devices of activists and politicians, including Macron. Moroccan authorities denied this and sued over the allegations.

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Aassmaa Akhannouch, De la mémoire a l'âme, novembre 2021

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Assma. Akhannouche, Un monde oublié.

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