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Morocco’s King Congratulates Prime Minister Akhannouch on Party Leadership Re-election

6 March 2022

Following his re-election on Saturday as head of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), Aziz Akhannouch received congratulations from King Mohammed VI.

Moroccan Ruling Party Defends PM Akhannouch Amid Cost of Living Protests

27 February 2022

Anis Birou, member of the political bureau of the National Rally of Independents (RNI, majority), reacted to the slogan "get out", targeting the president of the party, Aziz (…)

Casablanca City Council Clashes Over Iconic Sqala Restaurant Rent Hike

20 February 2022

During the Casablanca council meeting held last Friday, the rental price of the Sqala restaurant was the subject of discussions between members of the Istiqlal party, the Party (…)

Moroccan Lawmaker Faces Rape Charges Involving Disabled Minor

20 January 2022

A deputy member of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) and mayor has been questioned and summoned to appear on February 22 for a case of sexual assault. The victim is not (…)

Moroccan Ruling Party Sues Journalist Over Facebook Post, Sparking Press Freedom Debate

1 November 2021

Journalist Hanane Bakour was summoned on Thursday by the justice system, following a complaint for "defamation and insult" filed against her by the Rassemblement National des (…)

Morocco’s Parliament Leadership Set: RNI and Istiqlal Secure Top Positions

10 October 2021

The names of those who will lead the new Moroccan parliament have been known since Saturday. It is Rachid Talbi Alami, from the National Rally of Independents (RNI), elected (…)

Morocco’s New PM Akhannouch Begins Forming Government Coalition

28 September 2021

The piles of CVs are growing on the desk of the newly appointed head of the executive, Aziz Akhannouch after the formation of a governing coalition composed of the National (…)

Moroccan Court Upholds Election Results, Rejecting PJD Party’s Appeals in Marrakech

25 September 2021

The appeals of the PJD against the RNI after the elections did not succeed. The court confirmed the results proclaimed by the Ministry of the Interior, thus dismissing the PJD (…)

Historic First: Asmaa Rhlalou Elected as Rabat’s First Female Mayor

25 September 2021

The Rally of Independents (RNI) continues its takeover of the largest cities in Morocco. On Friday, it was Asmaa Rhlalou who was elected mayor of Rabat, after several (…)

Morocco’s New Government to Be Unveiled by October 1, Coalition Talks Continue

24 September 2021

The members of the majority are continuing negotiations for the formation of the new government. On Wednesday, Aziz Akhannouch and his allies met to finalize the last (…)