Aziz Akhannouch

Aziz Akhannouch

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Aziz Akhannouch is a Moroccan politician and businessman, currently serving as the Prime Minister of Morocco since October 2021. He is the leader of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) party and has played a significant role in Moroccan politics, particularly in economic development and governance. Under his leadership, the RNI won a plurality in the 2021 parliamentary elections, leading to his appointment as Prime Minister. Akhannouch's administration focuses on various reforms, including economic diversification, social justice, and improving public services.

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Aziz Akhannouch is the billionaire premier of Morocco who offered Youssef Belhaissi prestigious positions after his dismissal.

Il conduttore-influencer marocchino che ha «spinto» la catena social
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-08
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PM Aziz Akhannouch claims to have restored Morocco's economy and navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Di Maroko, 1 dari 3 Anak Muda adalah Penganggur
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-08-03
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Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch claims to have restored Morocco's economy and navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Di Maroko, 1 dari 3 Anak Muda adalah Penganggur
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-08-03
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Aziz Akhannouch is the Prime Minister of Morocco who affirmed the excellent bilateral relationship with Spain.

3 asuntos que históricamente han tensado las relaciones entre España y Marruecos
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-08-01
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Aziz Akhannouch expressed his 'deep pride' after the Royal Speech.

Discours du Trône 2026 : la classe politique marocaine en ordre de marche avant les élections législatives
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-31
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Aziz Akhannouch is the Head of Government of Morocco who welcomed the princes at the event.

Fête du Trône : Déjeuner offert par le Chef du gouvernement en présence de S.A.R. le Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan et de S.A.R. le Prince Moulay Rachid
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-30
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Akhannouch is the Head of Government of Morocco who engaged in discussions with the French Prime Minister.

Akhannouch s’entretient avec le Premier ministre français Sébastien Lecornu
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-16
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Akhannouch represents His Majesty the King at the presentation of condolences following the death of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

Akhannouch représente S.M. le Roi à la présentation des condoléances à la suite du décès de SA Cheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-13
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Aziz Akhannouch is the Moroccan government chief who will meet with the French Prime Minister.

Le Premier ministre français Sébastien Lecornu en visite au Maroc les 15 et 16 juillet
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-09
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Aziz Akhannouch is the Chief of Government who presided over the council meeting.

Conseil de gouvernement : Deux nouvelles nominations à de hautes fonctions
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-02
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Aziz Akhannouch announced the decision to return to GMT time at the end of summer.

Le Maroc reviendra à l'heure GMT à la fin de l'été (Akhannouch)
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-06-25
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Aziz Akhannouch is the President of the government who chaired the council meeting.

Conseil de gouvernement : trois nouvelles nominations à de hautes fonctions
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-06-25
7.0

Aziz Akhannouch presided over the government council meeting that approved high-level appointments.

Conseil de gouvernement : Trois nouvelles nominations à de hautes fonctions
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-03-05
7.0

Aziz Akhannouch is the President of the government council that approved high-level appointments.

Conseil de gouvernement : Quatre nouvelles nominations à de hautes fonctions
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-26
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Aziz Akhannouch presided over a meeting to evaluate the progress of priority reforms in the education sector.

Education : Akhannouch fait le point sur l’avancement des chantiers de réforme prioritaires
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-25
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S M Le Roi

Aziz Akhannouch is called upon by the organization to open a formal dialogue regarding the profession's regulatory text.

Les adouls prolongent leur grève du 2 au 10 mars
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-24
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Abdellatif Ouahbi

Aziz Akhannouch is the Head of Government and remains in his position despite the internal transition within the RNI.

Meriem Rmili : la transition au sein du RNI s’inscrit dans la continuité
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-24
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Aziz Akhannouch arrived in Addis Ababa to represent His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the 39th summit of African heads of state and government.

Akhannouch prend part au 2ème sommet Afrique-Italie
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-14
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Mohammed Vi
Mohammed Vi

Aziz Akhannouch is the head of government who intervened directly to facilitate the resumption of professional activities for lawyers.

Les avocats de retour aux tribunaux après l’intervention d’Akhannouch
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-12
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Abdellatif Ouahbi

Aziz Akhannouch is recognized for his efforts and sense of responsibility as the predecessor of Mohamed Chouki.

S.M. le Roi félicite M. Mohamed Chouki à l’occasion de son élection président du RNI
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-10
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Mohamed Chouki
Mohamed Chouki

Aziz Akhannouch has led the RNI party to victory in 2021 and currently heads the government.

Akhannouch passe le témoin à Chouki et scelle une transition inédite au sommet du RNI
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-08
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Aziz Akhannouch presided over the government council discussing the new decree on dam safety.

Sécurité des barrages : les contrôles bientôt soumis à des règles strictes
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-05
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Aziz Akhannouch's withdrawal opens a phase of political reconfiguration in Morocco.

Nabil Benabdallah : L’organisation de la CAN ne peut remplacer une politique de développement
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-30
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Aziz Akhannouch, the Moroccan Prime Minister, stopped short of congratulating Senegal on the title but emphasised the strong fraternity between the two nations.

CAF hammers Senegal and Morocco after Rabat’s night of shame – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
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Aziz Akhannouch presented an intervention on the political, economic, and social situation of the country.

RNI : Mohamed Chouki, candidat unique pour succéder à Aziz Akhannouch
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-28
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M. Akhannouch emphasized that the party had taken on governmental responsibilities in a particularly complex national and international context.

Le RNI présente son livre «Massar Al-Injazat»
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-28
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Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch stated that centuries-old ties with Senegal were strong.

Senegal’s PM calls AFCON final incidents ‘deplorable’
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-01-27
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Aziz Akhannouch's departure from the presidency of the RNI was a significant topic in the political discussion led by Zaïna Chahim.

RNI, départ d’Akhannouch, bilan du gouvernement... la lecture de Zaïna Chahim
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-27
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Zaina Chahim
Zaina Chahim

Aziz Akhannouch emphasized the strength of the strategic partnership between Rabat and Dakar.

Maroc-Sénégal : vers un nouveau paradigme de coopération Sud-Sud
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-27
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Aziz Akhannouch emphasized the historical depth of Moroccan-Senegalese relations and the need for a more balanced economic relationship.

Maroc-Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko appelle à dépasser les «excès émotionnels» liées à la CAN et à relancer la coopération entre Rabat et Dakar
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-26
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