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  • Muslim Voters in Ceuta Thwart Far-Right Vox Party’s Electoral Hopes
    30 April 2019, by Bladi.net

    The Muslim participation that made Pedro Sánchez (left) triumph in Ceuta does not seem to please the leaders of the far right. Indeed, for Carlos Verdejo and Rafael Valero of Vox Ceuta, the socialist victory in Ceuta is a victory against "the Spain of Ceuta".
    An "anti-Spanish" vote. This is what Vox Ceuta thinks of the 13,766 (36.33%) votes that José Simón represents for Ceuta in the Congress of Deputies. This percentage obtained by the Socialists due to the "Moroccan vote" is perceived (…)

  • US Praises Morocco’s Democratic Elections, Cites Strong Voter Turnout
    9 September 2021, by Armel

    The United States congratulates Morocco on the smooth running of the elections and the continued commitment to the democratic process.
    In a message posted on its Twitter account, the US embassy expressed its congratulations to the Kingdom on the successful organization of the elections. Moreover, "Our shared commitment to the democratic process strengthens our 200-year partnership," the same source stressed.
    It should be noted that the figures from the Ministry of the Interior indicate (…)

  • PAM Dominates Regional Elections in Marrakech, Voters Rebuke PJD
    11 September 2021, by Armel

    Like all Moroccans, the people of Marrakech sanctioned the PJD by massively voting for the tractor party, reports the MAP.
    According to data from the local authorities, this political formation won 4 seats out of a total of 14 seats reserved for this prefecture within the Council of the Marrakech-Safi region, followed by the Rally of Independents (RNI) with 3 seats, the Istiqlal Party (PI), the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) and the Popular Movement (MP) with 2 seats each and the (…)

  • Belgian-Moroccan Politician Fouad Ahidar Seeks Ministerial Role in Brussels Elections
    7 May 2019, by Kamal

    On May 26, the federal legislative elections will be held to elect 150 members of the Belgian House of Representatives. These elections will see the participation of many Belgian-Moroccans.
    Among the candidates is Fouad Ahidar, a Belgian politician of Moroccan origin, and the first Muslim to be elected to the post of 1st vice president of the Brussels parliament. From the working-class neighborhood of Molenbeek, Ahidar has led the youth center for several years, where various cultural and (…)

  • Spain’s Municipal Elections: Over 460,000 Foreign Residents Eligible to Vote, Moroccans Excluded
    14 May 2019, by Amine

    On June 26, municipal elections will be held in Spain. And in addition to Spaniards, nationals of countries with which Spain has concluded a bilateral treaty recognizing the right to vote reciprocally are eligible to vote. This is not the case for Morocco.
    According to the Publico.es website, countries "with a large number of nationals residing in Spain, such as Morocco, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico or Brazil, will not be able to participate in the municipal elections, as the obligation (…)

  • Ceuta Allows Voting in Niqab, Sparks Debate on Election Day Dress Code
    25 May 2019, by Said

    A photograph that has just been published in several Spanish media shows a woman dressed in a niqab and poses a dilemma for many observers: can she vote in the municipal elections scheduled for this Sunday, May 26 in the country?
    For the local authorities of the city of Ceuta, any woman wearing a niqab or a burqa will be able to vote, but she will still have to comply with some rules laid down by the electoral law.
    The president of the polling station will have to check the voter’s (…)

  • Morocco’s King Congratulates Macron on Re-election as French President
    26 April 2022, by Said

    King Mohammed VI addressed a message of congratulations to Emmanuel Macron on the occasion of his re-election as President of France.
    The Moroccan sovereign "expresses His congratulations to Mr. Macron, formulating His wishes for success in the continuation of the mission of the re-elected president," says a statement from the Royal Cabinet.
    The King also welcomes the depth of the multidimensional ties that unite the Moroccan and French peoples, the statement adds.

  • Former Senegalese President Macky Sall Relocates to Marrakech After Leaving Office
    3 April 2024, by Sylvanus

    After the transfer of power between Macky Sall and his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former President of Senegal, with his family, left the country for Marrakech, where they will start a new life.
    The beginning of a new adventure, far from Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Macky Sall will now reside in Marrakech with his family, reports Barlamane. The now former Senegalese president appreciates the och

  • Belgian Elections See Rise in Moroccan-Origin Representatives
    29 May 2019, by Bladi.net

    More and more, the election of so-called "diversity" candidates in Europe is affirming itself as a guarantee of living together, especially in a world strongly marked by mixing and blending of cultures. This was again confirmed in several European countries, particularly in Belgium, during the federal, regional and European elections last Sunday.
    Indeed, in Belgium, six Moroccans were elected as deputies. They are, specifies Atlas info, Zakia Khattabi, co-president of the French-speaking (…)

  • Moroccan Officials Seek Spanish Citizenship Through Local Elections, Sparking Investigation
    19 July 2019, by Kamal

    The naturalization operation of Moroccan officials is starting to take on an alarming dimension in northern Morocco. Several candidates are running in municipal elections in order to benefit from Spanish nationality. The Minister of the Interior has decided to open an investigation on this subject.
    A network composed of the son of the former Mayor of Melilla and a Moroccan is active in recruiting political officials in the northern regions. This ease for elected officials to obtain (…)