Former Moroccan Employment Minister Speaks Out on Political Landscape
11 January 2020
A few months after his departure from the government, Mohamed Yatim, former Minister of Employment, is back in the spotlight.
Justice and Development Party
Rabat Budget Crisis: Wilaya Steps In as City Council Deadlock Continues
7 January 2020
The Rabat city council, with a PJD majority, was unable to provide the city with a budget for 2020. The cause is internal conflicts between members of the office and some (…)
PJD Official Resigns After Criticizing Moroccan Minister on Facebook
31 December 2019
Omar El Mourabet, deputy mayor of a locality in the Paris region, is no longer a member of the national council of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD). He was forced to (…)
Morocco Opposition Leader Slams Religious Exploitation in Politics
10 December 2019
Nabila Mounib denounces the exploitation of religion for political purposes. In a barely veiled speech, she accuses the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) of using religion (…)
Moroccan PJD Official Sentenced to 4 Years for Islamic State Ties
5 December 2019
A local councilor of the rural commune of Sidi Boumoussa near Taroudant was sentenced to four years in prison for his ties to the Islamic State. This is the decision of the (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker Forced to Switch from Amazigh to Arabic in Parliament Debate
27 November 2019
Mohamed Moubdie, a deputy of the Popular Movement (MP) and former minister, distinguished himself again this Monday, November 25 in parliament. He interrupted the intervention (…)
Morocco to Raise Prices on Essential Goods, Prime Minister Announces
26 November 2019
The prices of basic necessities such as butane gas, flour, sugar and oil will increase. At least this is what the head of government Saâdeddine El Othmani announced last (…)
Morocco’s Penal Code Reform Sparks Political Divide Over Sexual Relations Law
20 November 2019
The political class is divided on the reform of the penal code, which is manifested by the opposition between ministers, on the one hand, and between political parties, on the (…)
Moroccan Prime Minister Rejects Calls to Expand Abortion Rights
4 November 2019
Facing the bigwigs of his party, Saâd Eddine El Othmani, President of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), reacted to the recommendation of the National Council for (…)
Moroccan Political Rivals Unite on Overseas Voting Rights for Expats
24 October 2019
Consensus is emerging around the voting of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). This is at least what can be gathered from the debate currently underway on the subject where the (…)