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POLITICSSep 29With El Mansouri, Morocco gets a female prime minister for the first timeFollowing last week's parliamentary elections, Fatima-Zahra El Mansouri has been appointed Prime Minister of Morocco by King Mohammed VI. It is the first time that Morocco has a female prime minister. El Mansouri is a prominent member of PAM, the liberal-centrist party that won the elections last week.NOS Buitenland
BUSINESSSep 28VW, Gotion ramp up battery production in Europe, Morocco amid rising EV demandVolkswagen Group and its Chinese partner Gotion High-tech have stepped up a gear in tapping global demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries with plans to invest a combined €3.22 billion (US$3.66 billion) to set up three production lines in Europe and North Africa. The factories, to be jointly owned by the German marque and China’s fourth-largest EV battery maker, would be capable of delivering 37.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of lithium-ion battery capacity and 100,000 metric tons of cathode...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 27Morocco: Mothers of detained GenZ protestors demand their releaseThe movement whose founders remain anonymous, rallied support around the failings of the public health and education systems before a government crackdown diffused itAfricanews [en]
POLITICSSep 26Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary electionMorocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election, taking 97 of 395 seats in the House of Representatives, according to final results announced by the Interior Ministry on Friday. The party, founded by a royal adviser close to King Mohammed VI and known by its French acronym PAM, fell short of an absolute majority and will need to negotiate with other parties to form a governing coalition.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 26Air Senegal on life support, political negotiations in Morocco, Chinese offensive on African lithium… The 5 news you shouldn't have missedCette semaine, le Brief de Jeune Afrique revient sur l’opération de sauvetage d’Air Sénégal, tire les enseignements des élections législatives au Maroc, décrypte l’architecture du pouvoir ivoirien, évalue le poids de l’opposition en RDC et constate la main mise de la Chine sur le lithium africain.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 26PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majorityThe next government will steer Morocco's 2030 World Cup preparations amid public frustration over local economy.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 26The Government prepares a decree-law to accelerate the returns of migrants to MoroccoLa norma, aún en fase de elaboración, afectará a los migrantes que ya han iniciado los trámites de asilo y a los que España podrá devolver antes de resolver su solicitudEl País
POLITICSSep 25Spain, trapped between the threats of Morocco and RussiaEl vecino alauí fortalece su alianza con Israel mientras Putin aumenta su ofensiva LeerEl Mundo
WORLDSep 25Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria start quest for AFCON 2027Seven-time champions Egypt and heavyweight outfits Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal begin their qualifying campaigns on Friday for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 25Morocco: while awaiting the choice of the head of government, alliances are taking shapeSi le PAM est arrivé nettement en tête des législatives du 23 septembre, les résultats ne permettent pas encore de déterminer quels partis formeront une coalition pour gouverner. Revigoré par son score, le PJD annonce déjà son intention de faire tomber le prochain exécutif.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 25Morocco election: PAM tops vote as turnout falls and Islamist PJD reboundsBut with turnout falling to its lowest level in years, the new administration will also face the challenge of rebuilding political engagement and responding to voters' concerns over jobs, public services and living costs.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 24Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election as Young Voters Stay AwayEarly results in legislative elections showed the lowest voter turnout in nearly two decades. Economic frustrations have grown as Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 soccer World Cup.NYT World
POLITICSSep 24Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major returnPAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 24Morocco: after the polls, what majority for which priorities?Si les trois partis de la majorité sortante sont arrivés en tête des législatives, l’élection pose plusieurs questions du fait du fort taux d’abstention et de la remontée du PJD. Au-delà des contours de la future coalition, les défis à relever seront nombreux pour le nouveau gouvernement.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 24Morocco’s PAM leads parliamentary election with turnout at two-decade lowThe result will determine which party gets the first opportunity to form a government, with the prime minister appointed by King Mohammed VI from the party that wins the most seats.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 24In Morocco, the PAM leads the legislative elections and awaits the king's choiceLe PAM remporte les élections législatives marocaines avec 97 sièges, devant le RNI et l’Istiqlal, dans un Parlement où le PJD retrouve une place centrale. Le scrutin ouvre désormais la phase institutionnelle avec la nomination par le roi Mohammed VI d’un chef du gouvernement issu du parti arrivé en tête.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 24Morocco Authenticity and Modernity Party leads in provisional election results | Nation / WorldThe Authenticity and Modernity Party in Morocco is leading in the provisional election results, indicating a potential shift in the country's political leadership.gazettextra.com · United States
POLITICSSep 24Morocco PAM wins parliamentary election : preliminary results - XinhuaThe PAM party in Morocco has won the parliamentary election according to preliminary results, signifying a political shift in the country.english.news.cn
POLITICSSep 24PAM party winner of parliamentary elections Morocco, significant seat loss for prime minister's partyDe Partij voor Authenticiteit en Moderniteit (PAM) heeft het grootste aantal zetels behaald bij de parlementsverkiezingen in Marokko. De liberaal-centristische PAM behaalde 97 zetels in het 395 leden tellende parlement, vóór de RNI met 66 zetels, terwijl de conservatief-nationalistische Istiqlal-partij 65 zetels veiligstelde. De liberaal-centrumrechtse RNI, na de vorige verkiezingen de grootste partij in het parlement met 102 zetels, verliest ten opzichte van 2021 de meeste zetels. Dat blijkt uit officiële voorlopige verkiezingsresultaten, die zijn bekendgemaakt door het ministerie van BinnenlNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 24Morocco reports lower turnout in parliamentary electionsMorocco has reported a lower turnout in its parliamentary elections, which could indicate decreased voter engagement or dissatisfaction with the political process. This development is significant for understanding the country's democratic health and the legitimacy of its government.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 23Morocco: giant OCP continues its reorganization in a context of geopolitical shocksQuelques mois après sa réorganisation d’avril, OCP procède à de nouveaux ajustements à sa tête. Hicham El Habti hérite notamment du poste de secrétaire général. Coulisses.Jeune Afrique
WORLDSep 23PSG and Morocco national team figure Achraf Hakimi will go to trial for rape: French Justice rejected his last appealLa Corte de Casación desestimó el planteo del defensor y confirmó que deberá enfrentar un juicio oral.La denuncia fue presentada en 2023 por una mujer que aseguró haber sido abusada en el domicilio del futbolista.La fecha del juicio todavía no fue establecida, aunque podría realizarse a comienzos de 2027.Clarín
POLITICSSep 23Morocco’s opposition leader casts vote in parliamentary electionThe leader of Morocco's opposition PPS (Party of Progress and Socialism) arrived at a polling station in Rabat on Wednesday to vote in the parliamentary election.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 23Morocco votes for new parliament amid hopes and concerns over cost of livingHopes and concerns over jobs, wages, public services and cost of living dominate Morocco’s parliamentary election as the country prepares for the 2030 World Cup.EuroNews [en]