Franco-Moroccan Candidate Wins Goussainville Mayoral Election in Tight Race
29 June 2020
Abdelaziz Hamida emerged victorious in the second round of the municipal elections in Goussainville against the outgoing mayor (Dvg) Alain Louis.
Elections
Franco-Moroccan Politician Elected Mayor of Saint-Ouen, Shifting City Left
29 June 2020
With 38.09% of the votes, the Franco-Moroccan Karim Bouamrane, 47, is elected the new mayor of Saint-Ouen, replacing William Delannoy (UDI). He managed to swing the city back (…)
Reality TV Star Afida Turner Announces Surprise French Presidential Bid
2 June 2020
The former Loft Story candidate, Afida Turner, 43, announces her candidacy for the 2022 presidential election after that of the comedian, Jean-Marie Bigard. She dreams of (…)
Moroccan Islamist Party PJD Seeks Larger Share of Political Funding
18 March 2020
The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) is currently fighting to try to seize a large share of the public subsidies dedicated to political parties.
Amazigh Groups in Morocco Shift Strategy, Prepare for 2021 Elections
8 March 2020
The era of boycotting elections is over. Amazigh movements are considering a Front for Political Action, with a view to participating in the legislative, local and regional (…)
Far-Right Party Criticizes Veiled Candidate on Centrist List in Marseille Election
3 March 2020
The RN head of the municipal list, Stéphane Ravier, criticizes the candidacy of Sarah Labidi, a veiled woman, present on the LREM list in the 1st sector of the city of (…)
Morocco’s Opposition Parties Push for Early Elections Amid Political Shift
26 February 2020
Morocco is witnessing an awakening of political parties who, behind the scenes, would be conducting intense consultations for a rapid change at the head of the government. (…)
Rachida Dati Rallies Opposition for Paris Mayoral Race, Calls for Unity Against Hidalgo
17 February 2020
Rachida Dati is sharpening her weapons for the municipal elections. The LR candidate has called, in the JDD, those who wish for change, against the outgoing mayor, Anne (…)
French Municipal Candidate Retracts Call for Turkish-Origin Supporters Amid Backlash
14 January 2020
The MoDem candidate, Mohamed Dine, is backing down in the face of the controversy sparked by his recruitment message "of women and men of Turkish origin", posted on his (…)
Deadline Approaches for Moroccan Voter Registration, Youth Urged to Act
14 January 2020
Moroccan citizens of voting age are invited to register with the offices of the local administrative authority or online before January 24.