USFP Party Announces Move to Opposition in Moroccan Parliament
22 September 2021
It’s official. The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), the party of the rose, will be on the opposition side during the next legislature.
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Investigation Launched into Death of Moroccan Politician Abdelouahab Belfqih
21 September 2021
The Attorney General of the King near the Court of Appeal of Guelmim announces that he has ordered the opening of an investigation following the death of Abdelouahab Belfqih, (…)
Moroccan Politician Abdelouahab Belfqih Dies Following Apparent Suicide Attempt
21 September 2021
Urgently transferred to the military hospital in Guelmim in very critical condition, Abdelouahab Belfqih, former elected member of the USFP and the PAM, has just died. The (…)
Former Moroccan Political Candidate Hospitalized After Shooting Incident in Sidi Ifni
21 September 2021
Abdelouahab Belfqih, the former PAM candidate for the presidency of the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, would have been shot in Sidi Ifni. The information circulated widely on social (…)
Moroccan Socialist Party USFP Signals Conditional Support for New Government
20 September 2021
The Moroccan socialists of the USFP have decided to participate in the new government of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, but on condition of receiving "a suitable offer".
Morocco’s Akhannouch Nears Completion of New Government Formation
16 September 2021
The negotiations for the formation of the new government are continuing. After meeting with almost all the heads of political parties, the designated Head of Government, Aziz (…)
19-Year-Old Elected as Morocco’s Youngest Mayor in Taroudant Province
15 September 2021
The president of the commune of Sidi Borja is only 19 years old and is the youngest elected official following the electoral deadlines of September 8, 2021. The young woman is (…)
Morocco’s Ruling Islamist Party Suffers Major Defeat in Parliamentary Elections
9 September 2021
Severe defeat for the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) in the elections held on Wednesday in Morocco. The Islamist party, in power for 10 years, only obtained 12 seats, (…)
Moroccan Expats Seek Representation in Legislative Elections
7 September 2021
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) will not be able to vote tomorrow, Wednesday, the day of the legislative elections. However, some of them are running under the banner of (…)
Moroccan Socialist Leader Urges Spain to Negotiate Future of Ceuta and Melilla
25 May 2021
The tensions between Morocco and Spain are a concern for Driss Lachgar, first secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP). He calls on Madrid to discuss with (…)