Latest news in Morocco? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- 2026 Parliamentary Election Campaign: Campaigning is actively underway across Morocco ahead of the September 23 legislative elections. Official records show 1,850 candidate lists registered to compete for the 395 seats in the House of Representatives, with platforms centered on employment, purchasing power, healthcare, and education. Xinhua
- 2030 World Cup Final Controversy: A domestic and international debate emerged after Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa declared that the new 115,000-seat Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane would host the 2030 final. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch publicly cautioned against making premature claims ahead of discussions with co-hosts Spain and Portugal, while FIFA reiterated that the final venue has not yet been decided. Arab News PK+ 1
- Diplomatic Relations with Spain: Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to the bilateral cooperation framework established with Spain, highlighting joint progress on trade and counter-terrorism security while rejecting attempts by foreign political factions to use migration issues for domestic political leverage. Ghana News Agency