Morocco's National Council of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has given its leadership the green light to finalize talks on the country's next government coalition. The council, which met on Saturday, October 3, 2026, decided not to specify which parties would join the PAM in the coalition. Instead, it entrusted the party's president, Fatima Zahra Mansouri, and her team to continue negotiations. This move comes after the recent legislative elections and the appointment of Mansouri as the head of government.
According to Samir Belfaqih, a member of the PAM's political bureau, the council's decision allows the party leadership to have some flexibility in negotiations with other political parties. Belfaqih stated that the party's leadership, which includes Mansouri, Abdel Latif Wahbi, Ahmed Akchichene, and Fouzi Lekjae, would continue talks with other parties to form a cohesive government coalition that meets the expectations of Moroccans.
The PAM party's move is seen as a strategic decision to ensure the party's participation in the next government. The party's leadership will have to navigate complex negotiations with other parties to secure a coalition that will allow the PAM to implement its agenda. This development comes at a time when Morocco is preparing for a new government term, following the recent legislative elections.
The decision by the PAM party's national council was made in the context of ongoing political consultations to form a new government. The council's move is expected to pave the way for further talks between the PAM and other parties, including the Independence Party, which has also expressed its intention to participate in the government coalition.
The Independence Party's national council has decided to participate in the government coalition, entrusting its Secretary-General, Nizar Baraka, with the task of managing negotiations. The party's decision to join the coalition is seen as a significant development in Morocco's efforts to form a new government.
Meanwhile, Morocco's public prosecutor's office has reported that the recent legislative elections were held in a normal and orderly manner. The prosecutor's office stated that the number of complaints filed during the elections was lower than in previous elections, indicating a smooth and peaceful electoral process.
In other news, Morocco has proposed a multi-level approach to address disinformation and fake news in Sierra Leone. The proposal was made during a conference on information integrity in the digital age, which was held in Sierra Leone from September 28 to 30, 2026. The conference brought together experts and officials to discuss ways to promote access to information and combat disinformation.
Key points
- The PAM party has entrusted its leadership to finalize talks on the government coalition.
- The Independence Party has decided to participate in the government coalition.
- Morocco's recent legislative elections were held in a normal and orderly manner.
