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Morocco-Burkina Faso Cooperation: A South-South Energy Partnership in Full Strength

Casablanca: The Vice-President of the Africa Commission of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), Ali Zerouali, affirmed Thursday evening in Casablanca that energy cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and Burkina Faso is now very advanced thanks to SONABEL and ANEREE, which are key partners who have carried out several partnership agreements already translated into concrete projects in the land of the Upright Men. Mr. Zerouali was speaking at a press conference held on the sidelines of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, in the presence of about thirty African journalists.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Zerouali highlighted the investments of Moroccan companies in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar energy, in Burkina Faso. He cited as an example the close collaboration between the National Electricity Company of Burkina Faso (SONABEL), the National Agency for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (ANEREE), and several Moroccan companies, in connection with public institutions of the Kingdom.

"These structures are fully operational and work continuously with Moroccan partners," Zerouali stressed. The vice-president, Africa section, of the Moroccan employers' association also recalled his personal commitment to strengthening this cooperation. "For my part, I have visited Ouagadougou about ten times to contribute to strengthening this cooperation, particularly in the field of renewable energy," he said.

Ali Zerouali also indicated that SONABEL is a key player in this partnership and actively collaborates with Moroccan companies and public institutions in Morocco within the framework of this South-South energy cooperation. According to him, this dynamic illustrates the shared desire of Morocco and Burkina Faso to consolidate sustainable partnerships in service of the energy transition and the economic development of both countries.

As a reminder, Morocco will reach a renewable energy rate of 56% in 2026, compared to an initial forecast of 52%, which opens up prospects of between 60% and 75% by 2030.