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Almost nine months after the chaotic final of CAN 2025, Morocco and Senegal met on Thursday before the Arbitral Court of Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. Both nations compete for the title of African champion, won by the Senegalese on the field but awarded to Moroccans on green carpets. Discover the event of this crucial day for African football and the arguments of the two federations.
Morocco is holding parliamentary elections on Wednesday after a campaign dominated by concerns about purchasing power, employment and inequality, in a context of distrust towards political parties.
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
