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The Authenticity and Modernity Party (MAP) came to the top of the parliamentary elections that took place on Wednesday in Morocco, followed by its coalition partners in the outgoing government, the RNI and the Istiqlal party, according to still provisional official results.
Moroccans are called to the polls on Wednesday to elect the 395 deputies of the House of Representatives. A high stake vote, especially for young people facing unemployment and difficulties in accessing public services. But in a monarchy where the king retains important prerogatives, what room for manoeuvre will the elected ones really have?
On the eve of the legislative elections in Morocco, young people remain far away from the polls and political parties, despite the alarm signal launched a year ago by the Gen Z212 movement, which demanded more social justice, employment and fair access to public services. Field reporting
On a day of the 23 September legislative elections in Morocco, political parties are trying to convince young people, tired of economic insecurity, to go to the polls by promising them jobs and affordable housing. The country's youth, which led to important demonstrations in 2025 to achieve better social justice, now seems resigned. The details of Karim Yahiaoui
On the eve of the legislative elections, the Moroccan economy is showing solid growth and increasing major projects. But this success leaves a part of the population at a distance, especially young people, facing massive unemployment.
The first national election since the demonstrations of the "Gen Z 212", Moroccan legislatures are held on Wednesday in the Cherifian kingdom. While the turnout is expected to be one of the major issues in the election, many young people are questioning the usefulness of voting and the ability of institutions to meet their aspirations.
In Morocco, this Wednesday, nearly 16 million voters are expected to nominate the 395 deputies of the House of Representatives, the first step towards the formation of a new government for the next five years. Young people make up a limited proportion of the electorate: 15 per cent of registered voters are between 25 and 34 years of age and 4 per cent between 18 and 24 years of age. Partly reflecting the demographic structure of the country.
As the parliamentary elections of 23 September 2026 approached, employment and purchasing power were among the main concerns of young Moroccans. Between hope for change and skepticism about the ballot box, 18-34 year olds, who represent 19% of registered voters, express their expectations about unemployment and the cost of living. Almost 16 million Moroccans are called upon to elect their representatives to the National Assembly.
Morocco renews the 395 seats in its House of Representatives during the 23 September parliamentary elections. The elections are being conducted in a reformed electoral framework, including new provisions on candidates, political financing and the representation of women and young people. But beyond the rules of voting, what are the expectations of Moroccans? Purchasing power, employment, education, health: can political parties respond to the concerns of the population and restore confidence in political representation? Decryption with Nadia Hac
On 4 September, the United Nations adopted a resolution to reform global mapping with a view to more accurately representing the areas of countries, including the real size of the African continent. This mapping principle is based in particular on the "Equal Earth" projection. A map, where Morocco is separated by a border of Western Sahara. According to some Internet users, by voting this resolution, Morocco has accidentally recognized the independence of the territory. Decryption.
One more step towards the total normalization of relations between Israel and Morocco. The Hebrew state and the darling kingdom announced the opening of two embassies. Both countries had normalized their diplomatic relations in December 2020 under the Abraham Accords.
Israel and Morocco will open embassies in their respective countries, announced on Wednesday the Israeli Foreign Ministry, after a meeting between the two heads of diplomacy, under American auspices. Both countries had normalized their diplomatic relations in December 2020 under the Abraham Accords, a process between Israel and several Arab countries, supported by Washington.
