When was Aziz Akhannouch born?

Aziz Akhannouch was born on 16 August 1961 in Tafraout.

What positions has Aziz Akhannouch held?

Positions held by Aziz Akhannouch include: Prime Minister of Morocco (2021–2026); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests (2017–2021); president (2016–2026); Finance Minister of Morocco (2013–2013); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests (2007–2017).

Where did Aziz Akhannouch study?

Aziz Akhannouch was educated at University of Sherbrooke.

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Aziz Akhannouch

Prime Minister of Morocco since 2021

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Aziz Akhannouch (Arabic: عزيز أخنوش, romanized: ʻAzīz Akhannūsh, Standard Moroccan Tamazight: ⵄⴰⵣⵉⵣ ⴰⵅⵏⵏⵓⵛ; born 16 August 1961) is a Moroccan politician, businessman, and billionaire who served as the Prime Minister of Morocco from 2021 to 2026. He served as Minister of Agriculture from 2007 to 2021, and serves as mayor of Agadir, he is also the CEO of Akwa Group. His political career has been generally characterized by several controversies, including embellished accusations of corruption and negative relations with the press.

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Born: 16 August 1961 wd
Place of birth: Tafraout wd
Citizenship: Morocco wd
Occupation: entrepreneur, politician, statesperson, deputy wd
Political party: National Rally of Independents wd
Education: University of Sherbrooke wd
Spouse: Salwa Idrissi wd
Social media: Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Morocco (7 October 2021 – 23 September 2026 · BS 20 Asoj 2078 – 7 Asoj 2083)
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests (6 April 2017 – 10 September 2021)
president (29 October 2016 – 7 February 2026)
Finance Minister of Morocco (23 August 2013 – 9 October 2013)
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests (15 October 2007 – 6 April 2017)

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Akhannouch's government was characterized by inflation, as well as protests and suppression of dissenting opinions.

Questions

When was Aziz Akhannouch born?: Aziz Akhannouch was born on 16 August 1961 in Tafraout.
What positions has Aziz Akhannouch held?: Positions held by Aziz Akhannouch include: Prime Minister of Morocco (2021–2026); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests (2017–2021); president (2016–2026); Finance Minister of Morocco (2013–2013); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests (2007–2017).
Where did Aziz Akhannouch study?: Aziz Akhannouch was educated at University of Sherbrooke.

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