Will political parties reconcile Moroccans with politics?

Morocco will hold parliamentary, municipal and regional elections on September 8, in which nearly 30 parties are competing. But are they capable of convincing younger generations to cast ballot? The electoral campaign was marked by fierce competition between liberal RNI and PAM with Islamists PJD that have led two governments in a row. The conservative […]

Morocco retrieves 20 archeological jewels from France

Morocco managed to bring back-home 20 archeological treasures from France including remnants of human skeletons that were found at excavations in Skhiratenear Rabat. The fossils were returned to the national archeology institute said Morocco’s culture ministry in a statement, noting that the remnants will enrich the Institute’s collection and will benefit students and researchers interested […]

Moroccan Ministers under Fire for Lacking ‘Crisis Communication’

The recent blunders of several ministers in the PJD-led government have infuriated the anger of citizens, reinforcing the perceived idea of politicians as inconsiderate of the people’s grievances. The boycott, which was launched a month ago, was at first played down by ministers. Finance and Economy Minister Mohamed Boussaid shouted in Parliament saying the boycotters […]