Keywords: Morocco politics


Hassan Lachgar Appointed Head of the USFP Parliamentary Group in Morocco

Hassan Lachgar has been appointed to lead the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) parliamentary group in Morocco’s House of Representatives, marking a new leadership arrangement within the party as the 2026-2031 legislative term gets underway. The appointment was made following a meeting......

Morocco’s RNI Rules Out Conditional Government Support as Opposition Role Looms

Morocco’s National Rally of Independents (RNI) has ruled out the possibility of supporting a future government from outside the governing coalition, signalling that the party is prepared to enter the opposition if it is no longer part of the parliamentary majority. The position comes amid political......

PPS to let central committee decide on participation in Morocco’s next government

The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) is preparing to make a decisive choice over its role in Morocco’s next government, with its central committee set to meet next week to settle a debate that has divided the party’s political leadership. The decision follows extended discussions within......

Istiqlal backs participation in Morocco’s next government

The Istiqlal Party has formally opted to join Morocco’s next government, giving its leadership a mandate to continue negotiations with the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) over the formation of the new governing majority. The decision was approved unanimously by the party’s National......

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri reviews party consultations ahead of government coalition talks

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is moving into the next phase of efforts to form Morocco’s new government, with coalition options expected to become clearer as several major political parties convene their national decision-making bodies on Saturday. The head of government-designate and coordinator......

PPS delays decision on joining Morocco’s next government

The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has yet to determine its political position for Morocco’s next political phase, Secretary-General Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah said in Rabat on Wednesday, following talks with appointed Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri. Speaking to the press......

Morocco 2026 elections: 20 constituencies reveal the local battles behind the national result

The final results of Morocco’s September 23 legislative elections established a clear national hierarchy, with the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) taking 97 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The National Rally of Independents (RNI) followed with 66 seats, ahead of the Istiqlal......

Morocco election 2026: Why voter turnout fell to 38.08%

Morocco’s September 23, 2026 legislative elections have brought voter participation back to the center of the political debate, after only 38.08% of registered voters cast ballots nationwide. The Interior Ministry said nearly six million voters participated out of an electorate of about 15.8 million.......

Morocco election 2026: RNI chief Mohamed Chouki votes in Rabat as turnout hits 21%

Mohamed Chouki, president of Morocco’s National Rally of Independents (RNI), cast his ballot in Rabat on Wednesday, September 23, as Moroccans voted in the legislative elections to renew the House of Representatives. Speaking to Hespress FR after voting, Chouki described his participation as a......