Casablanca: Morocco’s central banking and financial sectors have received significant recognition at the 2025 Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) Awards. The prestigious event highlighted the exemplary contributions of Abdellatif Jouahri and Mohamed El Kettani in their respective roles.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Jouahri was celebrated for his two decades of service dedicated to monetary stability in Morocco. His tenure at Bank Al-Maghrib has been marked by prudence and leadership, particularly in stabilizing the dirham, reinforcing banking regulations, and supporting Morocco’s shift towards a more flexible exchange rate. His efforts have inspired several African central banks to follow suit.

El Kettani, on the other hand, was recognized for a substantial 29% increase in consolidated net income in 2024, alongside the expansion of a network of 5,900 branches across Africa. This achievement underscores the Attijariwafa Bank group’s significant role in the financing of intra-African trade and
the development of local economies in over 15 countries.

The jury, comprised of independent finance experts, selected winners based on their impact, innovation, and sustainability. In addition to Jouahri and El Kettani, the awards honored leaders in other categories, including “African Fund” awarded to Helios Investment Partners, “African Woman in Finance” to Chilufya Mutale-Mwila of eShandi, “African Disrupter” to HUB2, and “African Insurer” to Heinie Werth of SanlamAllianz.

Founded by Jeune Afrique Media Group with the support of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Africa Financial Summit aims to foster a robust financial industry that supports the real economy and sustainable development. The summit is a sister organization of the Africa CEO Forum, a leading platform for the African private sector.