Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major comeback
PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.
![Fatima Zahra Al Mansouri (C), a member of the collective leadership of Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), celebrates with party members after the announcement of provisional results in the legislative elections, in the early hours of September 24, 2026 [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6ab50b363cbe-1790249782.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Migrant crossings to Europe by sea drop sharply amid heightened risks: IOM
More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.
Morocco’s 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement
Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
![Volunteers from Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) distribute campaign leaflets ahead of the September 23 legislative election [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AFP__20260910__C7WU3JV__v1__MidRes__MoroccoVoteParliament-1789565326.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties
Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.
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Real Madrid stars appear to hide Ceuta solidarity message
Three Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.
Published On 16 Sep 2026
Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.
![Spain’s proposed citizenship route for Sahrawis is bringing its colonial legacy in Western Sahara back into the political spotlight and testing its delicate ties with Morocco [Hannah McNeish/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/8d1149e7cdf94ed8a61cd5e6a5b15659_18.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country’s football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
FIFA rebukes Morocco’s claim it will host 2030 World Cup final
Morocco to co-host 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
Morocco rejects accusations it was involved in Ceuta migrant influx
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.
Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis
Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.
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