Morocco’s PAM comes first in election marked by record-low voter turnout
- Rabat (AFP) – Morocco's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, came out ahead in Wednesday's parliamentary election after winning 97 out of 395 seats, according to provisional results.
- Issued on: 23/09/2026 - 15:57Modified: 24/09/2026 - 07:23 3 min Reading time The election drew a turnout of 38 percent, marking the lowest level in almost two decades as the kingdom struggled with voter apathy amid social crises.
- Nearly 16 million people were registered to vote, with many voicing frustrations about unemployment and inequality ahead o
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- Rabat (AFP) – Morocco's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, came out ahead in Wednesday's parliamentary election after winning 97 out of 395 seats, according to provisional results.
- Issued on: 23/09/2026 - 15:57Modified: 24/09/2026 - 07:23 3 min Reading time The election drew a turnout of 38 percent, marking the lowest level in almost two decades as the kingdom struggled with voter apathy amid social crises.
- Nearly 16 million people were registered to vote, with many voicing frustrations about unemployment and inequality ahead o
Sources: RFI