Who is the moroccan king

Home United States U. Africa 54 - November 11, VOA Africa Listen live. VOA Newscasts Latest program. VOA Newscasts. Previous Next. November 06, PM. Reuters Subscribe. Following his win, Akhannouch pledged to improve conditions for citizens of Morocco, where entrenched social inequalities have been exacerbated by the pandemic. The North African kingdom's constitution, introduced after mass protests inspired by the Arab Spring, transferred more powers from the monarchy to the government and parliament.

But the king retains the final say on strategic issues and major projects, regardless of who is in government. Having swept to power in the wake of the uprisings around the Middle East and North Africa, the PJD had hoped to secure a third term leading a ruling coalition.

But many among its base were angered at the normalisation of ties with Israel, as well as its move to legalise medical cannabis. The party did not take part in coalition negotiations, announcing that it would switch to its "natural" position as the opposition. The new government will also take office amid increased tensions with regional rival Algeria, which cut diplomatic ties with Rabat in August over what it said were "hostile actions".

Welcome to Africanews Please select your experience. RNI is seen as close to the royal establishment and Akhannouch said in a speech after the election results were declared that he would "implement his majesty's vision.

Akhannouch, whose holding company operates in the fuel and gas distribution business, and was targeted by a consumer boycott campaign in over prices, has pushed RNI as a champion of social and economic reforms.

It must now build a governing coalition that can command a parliamentary majority of at least seats. The next-largest party after Wednesday's vote was PAM, which is also liberal and pro-establishment, with 86 seats. The PJD, whose leader Saad Dine El Otmani had been prime minister since , has complained of violations in the election including what it said was vote buying by rivals. However, after securing only 13 seats compared to in it has said it will go into opposition and not seek to join the next governing coalition.

Otmani and some other senior members have resigned their party posts. Daily newsletter Receive essential international news every morning.