Tag: PJD

Morocco Reiterates Commitment to Strong Ties with Russia

December 6, 2016

Morocco has reiterated its commitment in favor of strong ties with Russia and its attachment to the strategic partnership between the two countries, which was ... Read More

Morocco: Is a Political Crisis Looming as PJD Fails to Form Government?

November 22, 2016

Almost three months after the legislative elections of October 7, Morocco remains without a government. Secretary General of the Party for Justice and development and ... Read More

Morocco Needs a Serious, Responsible Government

November 7, 2016

King Mohammed VI has pointed out that Morocco needs a serious, responsible government, up to the challenges facing the country and that the future cabinet ... Read More

Akhannouch, New Secretary General of National Rally for Independents

October 30, 2016

Aziz Akhannouch was elected new secretary General of the National Rally for Independents succeeding Salah Eddine Mezouar who presented his resignation following the October 7 ... Read More

Proportion of Women in Moroccan Parliament Rises to 21%

October 14, 2016

Following the October 7 general elections, women’s percentage at the House of Representatives slightly rose to account for 21% of seats compared to 17% in ... Read More

King Mohammed VI Entrusts PJD Leader with Forming New Govt

October 11, 2016

King Mohammed VI of Morocco received on Monday Abdelilah Benkirane, Head of the moderate Islamist Party of Justice & Development (PJD), and appointed him Head ... Read More

Morocco: Washington, Paris & Madrid Hail Parliament Polls as Democratic

October 11, 2016

The United States, France and Spain, Morocco's closest friends and strong allies, have congratulated the North African Kingdom for the free and fair democratic elections ... Read More

Moderate Islamist Party Faces ‘Mission Impossible’ to Form Government Coalition

October 9, 2016

Morocco’s parliamentary elections unfolded with the incumbent moderate Islamist party, Justice and Development (PJD) coming first followed by liberal Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) in ... Read More

Morocco-Elections: And the Winner is……Morocco, Democracy

October 8, 2016

The legislative elections held on Friday October 7, 2016 unfolded in normal, smooth conditions. These were the remarks of the over 4,000 national and foreign ... Read More

Morocco’s General Elections: Incumbent Party Leads a Tight Race Followed by Liberal PAM

October 8, 2016

Despite frustration with its economic policy and conservative stances, the preliminary count of the votes shows a victory of the moderate Islamist Justice and Development ... Read More