OCP Group

Morocco
Leila Benali to head Moroccan delegation at next Powering Africa Summit

In early March, the energy transition minister will be accompanied to the event, organised by the new US secretary of energy Chris Wright, by the heads of ONHYM and ONEE.

Morocco
Attijariwafa Bank to set up shop in Kenya

Well established in West Africa, the leading Moroccan bank is now looking to expand its footprint on the continent, starting with Nairobi.

Morocco
New Zniber generation to take over family empire

The wealthy French-Moroccan Zniber family is speeding up the handover of its financially troubled food giant, Diana Holding. The two eldest siblings, Leyth and Diana, are the chief legatees.

Morocco
ONEE strengthens cooperation with Europe for electricity supplies

In order to meet the growing demand for electricity, Morocco plans to build on future connections with Spain and Portugal. Technical negotiations are being conducted on the Moroccan side by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water.

Kenya, Morocco
Ruto set to visit Rabat after Ramadan

The meeting between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Kenyan counterpart Musalia Mudavadi on the fringes of the annual AU gathering has put a bilateral visit back on the agenda.

Morocco
Managem's labs doing good business

The mining subsidiary of the Al Mada royal holding company aims to become a service provider for mining companies interested in Morocco's subsoil, which is now accessible to international groups.

Morocco
India makes timid foray into Morocco's mining sector

A $10m mining investment project, led by an Indian junior whose name has not been disclosed, is about to be launched to explore a fluorite deposit at Jebel Tirhemi near Oujda in northern Morocco.

Morocco
Former French PM Cazeneuve to champion Euro-African partnership in Casablanca

Former French PM Bernard Cazeneuve is expected in Casablanca on 11 December to chair a meeting at the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Morocco.

Egypt
Wind power megaproject: Orascom, Engie and Toyota on the home straight

The French energy giant Engie and its Egyptian and Japanese partners are putting the final touches on an extension of one of the largest wind farms in Africa.

Morocco
OCP hopes to outdo ONEE on Casablanca-Dakhla high-voltage line

The Moroccan phosphate leader wants to build a power line between Casablanca and Western Sahara, but must make up for delays from the national bureau of water and electricity.

Morocco
EBRD to grant OCP Group €208m loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is due to formalise a loan for the world leader in phosphate production. These funds will help the company combat drought, a growing problem across the kingdom's industrial sector.

Morocco
Engie promotes French culture minister's niece to strengthen rapport with Rabat

Now an official partner of Morocco's OCP and Nareva, Engie has appointed Sanaa Nahla to head its institutional relations in Casablanca. Nahla has 15 years experience at the French energy firm and is also French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati's niece.

The New Guard
Guinea, Morocco, Burundi

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

GuineaMoussa Condé, Dombouya's new spin doctor

MoroccoMohamed Ali Hatimy tackles water issues head on

BurundiFablice Manirakiza, face of the Bujumbura market rebuild