Leila Benali

Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Project Gains US Interest, Boosting Energy Independence Goals

12 May 2025

Morocco is actively working on implementing the transatlantic gas pipeline with Nigeria. The realization of this megaproject, along with the exploitation of potential gas (…)

Morocco Struggles to Enforce Plastic Bag Ban as Pollution Persists

11 December 2024

Despite a law banning plastic bags, waste continues to pollute the streets of the kingdom. Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, calls for a (…)

Morocco’s Ecology Minister Under Fire for Purchasing Luxury Diesel Vehicles

21 September 2024

The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, finds herself at the heart of a new controversy related to the acquisition of new company cars. Not (…)

Morocco Delays Euro 6 Emissions Standards for Vehicles Amid Economic Pressures

6 September 2024

The call from automotive professionals for a postponement of the joint decision of Mohamed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, and Leila Benali, Minister of Energy (…)

Morocco Defends Lucrative European Waste Import Program, Citing Economic Benefits

28 August 2024

Questioned in parliament about the import of waste from Europe, Leila Benali, the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, explained that this operation is (…)

Morocco Warns: 22 Beaches Fail Environmental Standards for Safe Swimming

15 June 2024

In its report on the quality of bathing waters, presented on Friday in Rabat, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development indicated that 22 beaches do not (…)

Moroccan Energy Minister Denies Affair Allegations as Party Rallies Support

5 June 2024

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) supports the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, accused of having a romantic relationship with (…)

Morocco Mandates Euro 6 Standards, Driving Up New Car Prices

28 May 2024

Moroccans will pay more for new cars due to the obligation to comply with "Euro 6" standards for homologation and registration. Professionals in the sector are calling on (…)

Moroccan Energy Minister Denies Link to Australian Billionaire After Photo Controversy

28 May 2024

The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development is taking a stand to categorically deny the allegations published by the Australian press.

Morocco and France Forge New Partnership on Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

20 May 2024

Morocco and France have decided to strengthen their cooperation in the field of energy transition. To this end, the Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable (…)