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Morocco World
24-06-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Fez-Meknes Secures Vice-Presidency in African-Francophone Business Alliance
Hamza Benabdellah, President of the Fez-Meknes Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIS), was elected Vice-President of the Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers (CPCCAF) on Friday, during the organization's 49th General Assembly held in Fez. The statutory meeting coincided with the 5th Fez-Meknes Economic Forum and also saw the election of Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti, as CPCCAF's new President. Dawaleh succeeds Christophe Eken, head of the Chamber of Commerce of Cameroon. Benabdellah welcomed the Fez-Meknes CCIS's election to the vice-presidency of CPCCAF — a first for the institution — as recognition of its growing international engagement, especially in Africa and the Francophone world. 'This is a testament to the work we've done to strengthen economic diplomacy and build lasting international partnerships,' he told MAP, adding that the new role will help 'boost Fez's visibility and influence at the continental and Francophone levels.' Newly elected CPCCAF President Dawaleh expressed his appreciation for being chosen in Fez, a city he described as emblematic for its cultural heritage and regional economic clout. He also extended his gratitude to Morocco for its hospitality and the smooth organization of the event. By uniting chambers of commerce across continents, CPCCAF empowers local businesses, strengthens institutional capacity, and fosters a shared vision of sustainable and inclusive growth. Founded in 1973 in Dakar, CPCCAF connects more than eight million businesses across 24 Francophone countries, making it one of the most influential economic networks in the French-speaking world.
Maroc
23-06-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Morocco Elected Vice-President of Permanent Conference of African & Francophone Consular Chambers
The President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIS) of Fez-Meknes, Hamza Benabdellah, was elected Vice-President of the Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers (CPCCAF) on Friday in Fez, during the 49th ordinary session of the organization's General Assembly. This statutory meeting, held on the sidelines of the 5th edition of the Fez-Meknes Economic Forum, was also marked by the election of Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti, as the new head of CPCCAF, succeeding Christophe Eken, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cameroon. In a statement to MAP, Benabdellah emphasized that this "important" elective assembly led to the formation of a new executive bureau and the election of a new president. He expressed pride in the Fez-Meknes CCIS being elected for the first time to the vice-presidency of CPCCAF, which includes over 80 consular chambers from 24 French-speaking countries. This election is "a recognition of the work accomplished by the Chamber in developing its international relations in support of active economic diplomacy, particularly with African and Francophone countries," he added, noting that this new responsibility will "enhance the visibility and impact of Fez on the continental and Francophone scale." For his part, Dawaleh said he was "deeply honored to have been elected President of CPCCAF in such an emblematic city as Fez, known for its historical and cultural heritage, as well as its economic and commercial influence." The newly elected president expressed his sincere gratitude to the Kingdom of Morocco for the warm hospitality and exemplary organization of the event. The Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers and Intermediary Organizations (CPCCAF) was created in 1973 with the aim of supporting the development of the African private sector through cooperation among its network's consular chambers and fostering economic exchanges among member countries. (MAP: 22 June 2025)
Bloomberg
21-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
France Replaces EDF CEO as Business Furor on Power Cost Mounts
The French government said Electricite de France SA Chief Executive Officer Luc Remont is stepping down as the state-owned utility faces increasing complaints from large industrial clients over the cost of electricity. President Emmanuel Macron is considering appointing Bernard Fontana, the senior executive vice president in charge of the company's Industry and Services unit, as the new Chairman and CEO, the president's office said in a statement Friday.
