Morocco is implementing new statutory mechanisms across its electoral framework to strengthen women’s representation in Parliament ahead of the 2026 general elections, reserving certain regional constituencies exclusively for female candidates while requiring greater gender balance within political parties’ founding structures. The overhaul aims to improve procedural transparency, boost civic turnout and deliver more balanced gender […]
The African Lion 2026, the largest annual multinational military exercise organized by the United States in Morocco, reflects Moroccan-American commitment to regional security and stability. “As our nations celebrate 250 years of friendship, this enduring diplomatic and military partnership continues to build capable, interoperable forces and strengthen security across the region,” said U.S. Ambassador to […]
A senior US counterterrorism official has raised alarms about the increasing threat posed by global jihadist groups, warning that they are, for example, expanding their activities from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso into Benin and Togo, which had once had little exposure to jihadi threats. Speaking at a recent Washington conference, Sebastian Gorka noted that […]
