North Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of Morocco: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Elsewhere in North Africa
Mohamed Aarj, former Minister of Communication and Culture, wins parliamentary seat with 7,535 votes in the recent legislative elections in Morocco.
Mounir Laymouri, mayor of Tangier, arrested at Ibn Battouta airport on his return from Spain amid investigation into electoral document irregularities.
Morocco's PAM party, which won the recent elections, has yet to designate a prime minister candidate, sparking internal divisions and coalition negotiations.
Morocco's Interior Ministry sends inspection committee to Tangier to investigate electoral irregularities
Morocco's Istiqlal party faces internal strife over whether to participate in the new government, with one faction supporting continued involvement and another pushing for opposition.
Morocco's Bouchra Kadiri elected as vice-president of FIDE, marking a milestone for African chess.
Morocco's recent elections have sparked debate about the role of southern regions in the country's politics and the upcoming government formation.
Morocco's drug agency reminds pharmaceutical companies to follow advertising regulations
Moroccan protests begin over education and healthcare reforms before new government formation
Morocco's Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs has launched an open tender for the renovation of the Mohammed VI Museum of Water Civilization in Marrakech.
Botswana withdraws from joint CAN-2028 bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe due to financial constraints.
Moroccan authorities detain Tangier Mayor Monir Lemouri at Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport on September 28, 2026, following his return from Spain.
