Headlines Libya

Libyan political parties call for unity, action to resolve stalemate

Thirty representatives from various Libyan political parties have expressed deep concerns over the ongoing political deadlock in the country during an introductory meeting with Hanna S. Tetteh, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya. The representatives underscored the urgent need to unify state institutions, accelerate the political process, and better manage resources, as […]

Headlines Tunisia

Tunisia suspends 97 political parties for financial irregularities

The Tunisian State has suspended as many as 97 political parties accused of failing to submit their financial statements since 2018, Government official Samia Charfi Kaddour told the legislature Tuesday November 21. In total, 150 parties have been notified to provide the financial statements or face suspension, Kaddour indicated, adding that 15 parties are yet […]

Europe Headlines International Morocco

Moroccan political parties decry Spain’s hosting of militias leader as unacceptable, condemnable

Moroccan political parties represented at the Parliament have decried Spain’s hosting of the leader of the polisario as an unacceptable and condemnable act, an act in flagrant contradiction with the quality of relations between Morocco and Spain. The hosting by Spain of the leader of the ”polisario” separatists, the so-called Brahim Ghali, is an ”unacceptable” […]

Headlines Mauritania

Mauritania: 76 political parties dissolved over low scores during past elections

The interior Ministry has decided to dissolve 76 political parties for scoring less than 1 per cent of the number of voters during 2013 and 2018 legislative elections. The ministry has informed leaders of the targeted political movements in a memo, according to press reports. The decision was made on the basis of political groups […]

Headlines Morocco

Political Parties Underscore Relevance of King’s Speech

Moroccan political parties stressed the relevance of the speech to the Nation delivered by King Mohammed VI in setting clear-cut priorities to achieve efficient social and economic reforms while safeguarding Morocco’s unity and stability. King Mohammed VI who gave his speech from Al Hoceima Sunday called for social and economic reforms to improve the living […]

Headlines Morocco

Throne Day: Morocco’s King Vents his Anger at Public Administration, Political Parties

King Mohammed VI on Saturday vented the full extent of his anger against the public administration for its inefficiency, poor performance and sluggish services, and against political parties for failing to uphold their responsibilities. In the Speech he delivered on the eve of Throne Day, celebrating this year the 18th anniversary of his enthronement, King […]

Columns Opinions

Highlights of King Mohammed VI’s Royal Speech on Throne Day

On the occasion of Throne Day, marking this year the 17th anniversary of his enthronement, King Mohammed VI delivered a speech that tackled key issues facing Morocco today notably the upcoming parliamentary elections, the fight against corruption, economic development, anti-terrorism, mobilization for the Sahara cause, and Morocco’s foreign policy and international commitments. Parliamentary elections: Right […]