Justice and Development Party

Morocco’s Islamist Party Boycotts Israeli Foreign Minister’s Visit Amid Normalization Tensions

12 August 2021

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) boycotted the visit of Yair Lapid, the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Islamist party once again displayed its opposition to (…)

Moroccan Prime Minister Snubs Israeli Foreign Minister’s Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

11 August 2021

The head of government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, who is also the secretary general of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), has apparently still not digested the (…)

Moroccan Opposition Leader Slams PJD Government’s ’Disastrous’ Record, Proposes New Vision

10 August 2021

The Secretary General of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), Abdellatif Ouahbi, believes that the record of the government led by the Party of Justice and Development (…)

PJD Women Protest Exclusions from Morocco’s 2021 Election Lists

6 August 2021

The women of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) are angry with the Secretary General of their political party, Saâdeddine El Othmani, who is also the Head of Government. (…)

Former PJD Leader Benkirane Faces Pressure to Run in Morocco’s Legislative Elections

5 August 2021

Will the former Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelillah Benkirane, be a candidate or not in the next legislative elections in Salé? He claims (…)

Morocco Considers Postponing Elections Amid COVID-19 Surge, PM Says

4 August 2021

The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, believes that a postponement of the legislative and municipal elections could be considered in view of the epidemiological (…)

PJD Shakes Up Election Lineup: Key Figures Excluded, New Faces Emerge

3 August 2021

The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) has unveiled a second list of its candidates for the upcoming elections. It appears that several influential members have been (…)

PJD Leader El Othmani Welcomes Benkirane’s Potential Run in Moroccan Elections

3 August 2021

The Head of Government and leader of the PJD, Saâdeddine El Othmani, assured that the candidacy of Abdalilah Benkirane in the upcoming electoral deadlines does not bother him (…)

Morocco Legalizes Cannabis for Medical and Industrial Use, Establishes Regulatory Agency

2 August 2021

Activities related to the cultivation, production, manufacture, transport and marketing of cannabis can now be carried out legally in Morocco. The Official Bulletin of July 22, (…)

PJD Leader Accuses Interior Ministry of ’Political Cruelty’ in Election List Removals

28 July 2021

The removal of several members of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) has angered Saâdeddine El Othmani, the head of government and also the secretary general of the (…)