Morocco: Latest news in Morocco, October 5th, 2026
05-10-2026
Here is an overview of the key headlines and developments in Morocco for October 5, 2026:
Government & Politics
Coalition Consultations Launch: Formal coalition negotiations are beginning under Head of Government-designate Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, who was recently tasked by King Mohammed VI with forming a new government. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) National Council officially mandated her to lead majority negotiations following PAM’s lead in the legislative elections.
www.moroccoworldnews.com+ 1Public Sector Reform Demands: Morocco’s National Union for Administrative Reform (affiliated with the UMT) called on the incoming government to prioritize administrative modernization, public sector working conditions, and digital governance.
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Diplomacy & International Affairs
UN Western Sahara Report: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres released his latest annual report ahead of discussions at the UN Fourth Committee, highlighting ongoing momentum and diplomatic autonomy proposals. Recent sessions also saw renewed declarations of support for Morocco’s autonomy plan from several delegations, including GCC members, Ecuador, Chile, and El Salvador.
www.moroccoworldnews.com+ 1Regional & Bilateral Relations: Attention remains focused on Spanish-Moroccan cross-border dynamics following Madrid’s announcement concerning an upcoming visit by King Felipe VI to Ceuta and Melilla, alongside continued bilateral security and migration management.
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Economy & Trade
Business Creation Figures: The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) reported that 60,908 new enterprises were officially registered in the commercial registry over the first seven months of the year, driven largely by services and commerce.
Foreign Trade Indices: High Commission for Planning (HCP) data released today indicated shifts in external trade unit values for the second quarter, showing import unit values climbing 10% and export unit values rising 10.9%.
Defense Logistics: Oshkosh Defense secured a follow-up contract order to deliver additional heavy tactical equipment transport systems to the Royal Armed Forces.