Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Hospitalized After Suspected Food Poisoning in Ksar El Kébir
Zineb Simou, deputy of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) was a victim of food poisoning after eating in a small restaurant in Ksar El Kébir.
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National Rally of Independents
Morocco
Moroccan Parliament Speaker Defends PM Amid Social Media Backlash Over Fuel Prices
Rachid Talbi Alami, President of the House of Representatives and member of the political bureau of the RNI, reacted to the massive campaign carried out on social networks, against the head of government Aziz Akhannouch .
Morocco
RNI Dominates By-Elections, PJD Suffers Setback in Key Moroccan Provinces
As in the September 8 elections, the Rassemblement national des indépendants (RNI), the ruling party, is largely ahead in the by-elections held last Thursday. As for the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), the opposition party, it is the big loser of the vote.
Morocco
Morocco's Constitutional Court Invalidates Two Parliamentary Seats in Casablanca
The Constitutional Court has just invalidated the election of two deputies, elected respectively on the lists of the PAM and the Istiqlal party. This decision comes nearly six months after the legislative elections that favored the return to power of the RNI and the decline of the PJD currently led by Abdelilah Bekirane.
Morocco
Former Moroccan MP Sentenced to 8 Years for Drug Trafficking
Prosecuted in particular for "participation in the possession of a narcotic substance and export of drugs without a permit or license from the customs administration", a former MP from the National Rally of Independents (RNI) was sentenced to eight years in prison and a fine of 100,000 DH by the court of first instance in Zagora.
Morocco
Police Arrest 53 Minors in School Drug Trafficking Crackdown, Minister Reports
From January to March 2022, the police arrested 1,270 people, including 53 minors, for drug trafficking near schools, according to the Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, during his appearance before the House of Representatives.
Morocco
Morocco Lawmakers Push to Ban Child Marriage, Sparking National Debate
The deputies of the Rassemblement national indépendant (RNI) have just relaunched the debate on child marriage by tabling a bill that provides for its abolition.
Morocco
Moroccan Political Tensions Escalate: PJD Leader Criticizes Prime Minister's Parliamentary Exchange
In a live broadcast on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Abdelilah Benkirane, the Secretary General of the PJD, commented on the clashes in parliament between Aziz Akhannouch and the PJD deputy Abdellah Bouanou.
Morocco
Morocco's King Congratulates Prime Minister Akhannouch on Party Leadership Re-election
Following his re-election on Saturday as head of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), Aziz Akhannouch received congratulations from King Mohammed VI .
Morocco
Moroccan Ruling Party Defends PM Akhannouch Amid Cost of Living Protests
Anis Birou, member of the political bureau of the National Rally of Independents (RNI, majority), reacted to the slogan "get out", targeting the president of the party, Aziz Akhannouch, and defended him. Faced with the surge in prices of food and fuel, many citizens, including Islamists, have called for the resignation of the head of government .
Morocco
Casablanca City Council Clashes Over Iconic Sqala Restaurant Rent Hike
During the Casablanca council meeting held last Friday, the rental price of the Sqala restaurant was the subject of discussions between members of the Istiqlal party, the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) and the National Rally of Independents (RNI). The debates were rather heated.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Faces Rape Charges Involving Disabled Minor
A deputy member of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) and mayor has been questioned and summoned to appear on February 22 for a case of sexual assault. The victim is not only a minor but also suffers from mental deficiency.