
USFP Party Announces Move to Opposition in Moroccan Parliament
It’s official. The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), the party of the rose, will be on the opposition side during the next legislature.
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It’s official. The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), the party of the rose, will be on the opposition side during the next legislature.

The investigation into Brahim Ghali’s entry into Spain last April seems to be leading to the direct responsibility of the former Spanish Foreign Minister, Arancha Gonzalez Laya . She has just been summoned by the judge in charge of the case.

As the epidemiological situation seems to be improving in Morocco, voices, even within the Scientific Committee, are being raised to demand a relaxation of restrictions .

Taking into account the number of people already vaccinated, the remaining stock and natural immunity, Morocco is assured of reaching collective immunity in the coming weeks.

The consumer price index (CPI) recorded an increase of 0.8% in August 2021 compared to the same month last year, but stagnant compared to July.

Morocco’s wheat production, formerly in difficulty, has recovered during the 2020/2021 season. As a result, the kingdom will reduce its purchases on the international market.

In Morocco, particularly in the cities of Oujda, Fnideq and Al Hoceima, the migrant population still faces a lack of knowledge and a persistence of clichés. Observers call for awareness-raising on migration issues and the deconstruction of clichés about migration.

After its restoration and extension, the Anglican Church of St John in Casablanca has reopened its doors. A ceremony was organized in the presence of representatives of the embassies of the United Kingdom and the United States, the governor of Casablanca-Anfa as well as several personalities from the church.

The Moroccan socialists of the USFP have decided to participate in the new government of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, but on condition of receiving "a suitable offer".

Faced with the endless wait for the formation of the new government, indiscretions are multiplying. It is learned that the PAM, the main ally of the RNI, could be allocated 5 ministerial portfolios.

The construction sector in Morocco seems to be regaining good momentum. Cement sales, the main barometer of the sector, increased by 19.3% during the first eight months of this year compared to 16.6% last year.

Like many countries in the world, the Moroccan economy has been shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the timid recovery observed in recent months, due to the success of the vaccination campaign, difficulties persist.