Keywords: Moroccan Politics


Morocco’s 2026 election raises new questions about women’s parliamentary representation

Morocco’s September 23, 2026 legislative elections have increased the number of women entering the House of Representatives, with 107 women reported among the 395 elected members. The figure represents about 27.1% of the chamber and compares with 96 women in the previous legislature. The headline......

Morocco’s Istiqlal Party to decide on government participation at October 3 council

The Istiqlal Party is preparing to take a formal position on whether it will join Morocco’s next government, with its National Council scheduled to meet on October 3 to review the outcome of the September 23 legislative elections and discuss the party’s next political course. The decision......

Fatima-Zahra Mansouri reportedly set to become Morocco’s first female head of government

Fatima-Zahra Mansouri has reportedly been appointed to lead Morocco’s next government, according to Moroccan media reports published on September 29, potentially marking a historic first for the country if the appointment is formally confirmed. Mansouri, a senior figure in the Authenticity and......

Moroccan parties spend nearly $291,000 on Meta advertising ahead of 2026 elections

Moroccan political parties spent nearly $291,000 on advertising across Meta platforms during the 90 days preceding the country's 2026 legislative elections, highlighting the growing role of social media in electoral campaigning. Data from Meta's Ad Library shows that nine political parties and......

Morocco’s four leading parties retain nearly 71% of parliamentary seats after 2026 election

Morocco’s September 23, 2026 legislative election significantly altered the balance between the country’s leading political parties. Yet the overall distribution of parliamentary seats among the four largest formations remains remarkably close to the level recorded after the 2021 election. The......

Isaac Charia resigns from PML leadership after Morocco’s 2026 legislative elections

Isaac Charia has stepped down as secretary-general of the Moroccan Liberal Party (PML) following the results of Morocco’s September 23 legislative elections, opening a transition period within the political organization. In a letter addressed to members of the party’s National Council, Charia......

PJD confirms opposition role after Morocco election comeback

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has formally decided to remain in opposition during Morocco’s next parliamentary term, closing the door on participation in the forthcoming government. The decision was approved unanimously by the party’s National Council during an extraordinary session......

Jamaa Mouaatassim says PJD’s natural position is first as party reviews election result

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) is facing a new strategic decision over its role in Morocco’s next government, days after the September 23 legislative elections placed the party fourth in the provisional parliamentary standings with 54 seats. The party’s National Council met in an......

Oussama Barik enters Morocco’s Parliament after surprise Midelt election win

A political career that began largely behind a smartphone camera has now moved into Morocco’s House of Representatives. Oussama Barik, the public name of Abdelaziz Barik, emerged as one of the notable new figures of the September 23 legislative elections after securing a parliamentary seat in the......