Topic

Elections

Morocco1 Apr 2021

Moroccan Diaspora Pushes for Constitutional Right to Vote in Elections

The participation of Moroccans of the World in elections is a "constitutional right, requiring legal guarantees for the exercise of this right," claimed Abdellah Boussouf, the Secretary General of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), during the 98th diplomatic meeting organized by the Diplomatic Foundation in Rabat. About forty foreign embassies accredited in Morocco, as well as representatives of global organizations, took part in this meeting.

Morocco30 Mar 2021

New Electoral Law Threatens PJD's Dominance in Moroccan Politics

The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) has little chance of imposing itself at the head of a government after the next legislative elections. The reason is the new electoral law that disadvantages and weakens it.

France24 Mar 2021

Former French Minister Najat Vallaud-Belkacem Halts Regional Campaign After COVID-19 Diagnosis

A real blow for Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, candidate in the regional elections in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. In the middle of the campaign for the regional elections, she tested positive for Covid-19. She must isolate herself for 10 days as recommended by the current health protocol.

Morocco20 Mar 2021

Morocco Cracks Down on 'Ramadan Baskets' Amid Election Season Concerns

A few weeks before Ramadan, which coincides with the local election period, many voices are calling on the authorities to remain vigilant and block the "Ramadan baskets" that could be used for electoral purposes.

France14 Mar 2021

Former Education Minister Vallaud-Belkacem Announces Run for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Presidency

The former Minister of Education, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem announced her candidacy for the presidency of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in the regional elections scheduled for June 13 and 20, 2021.

Sport12 Mar 2021

Moroccan Football Chief Fouzi Lekjâa Elected to FIFA Council in Historic First

Morocco has just made its entry for the first time on the Council of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). The election of Fouzi Lekjâa took place this Friday, on the occasion of the 43rd Ordinary and Electoral General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation will sit in the Arabic, Portuguese and Spanish speaking group alongside the Egyptian, Hani Abou Rida.

France10 Mar 2021

Rachida Dati Signals Political Ambitions for 2022 French Presidential Race

The former Keeper of the Seals, Rachida Dati says she is "more determined than ever to play a role" in the 2022 presidential election. Will she be a candidate?

Morocco9 Mar 2021

Moroccan Parliament Rejects Voting Rights for Expatriates in Upcoming Elections

Moroccans living abroad (MRE) will not participate in the next legislative elections. This is what the deputies have decided, voting overwhelmingly against the amendment presented by the Istiqlal party.

Morocco9 Mar 2021

Moroccan Expats Seek King's Intervention After Election Exclusion

The Coordination of Representatives of Moroccan Political Parties Abroad deplores the exclusion of Moroccans living abroad from the upcoming elections. It now counts on the arbitration of King Mohammed VI .

Morocco5 Mar 2021

Morocco Eases Election Campaign Rules, Allowing Use of Royal Portraits and National Symbols

The request expressed by Moroccan political parties to lift the ban on the use of certain national symbols in the election campaign has just been met. The House of Representatives has just adopted by a majority the draft law on general electoral lists, referendum operations and the use of public audiovisual media during election and referendum campaigns.

Morocco2 Mar 2021

Israel to Open First Voting Stations in Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain for Legislative Elections

In the perspective of the next legislative elections, Israel is preparing to open polling stations in three Arab countries, including Morocco with which it has recently normalized its relations. A first.

Morocco28 Feb 2021

CAF Presidential Candidate Motsepe Pledges to Protect Morocco's Football Interests

Aspiring to the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), South African Patrice Motsepe has promised not to harm the interests of Morocco if he becomes president of the CAF on March 12. The candidate says he is surprised by the misinterpretation of his intentions.