By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Libe
The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) has launched “Diwan Al Mowatin”, a digital platform designed to strengthen dialogue between citizens and elected representatives in Mohammedia province, Morocco. The system allows residents to authenticate themselves and be assigned to their commune in order to take part in political discussions, according to Libe.
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Morocco's legislative elections, the Istiqlal campaign and negotiations lead to the formation of a government.
23 OctRoyal dahir formalises El Mansouri government in Morocco
22 OctMorocco’s House of Representatives adopts government programme
22 OctMoroccan Parliament invests El Mansouri government by 204 votesRwanda’s local elections will begin on 24 October and run until the end of November, from village leaders to district councils and national bodies. Elected representatives will serve five-year terms, renewable once, while the electoral commission is mobilising citizens on social media, according to Ktpress.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Ktpress ·
Fuel costs account for nearly 30% of the turnover of Moroccan tourist transport companies, according to a report by the Moroccan Tourist Transport Organisation. The organisation warns that several operators face bankruptcy and is calling for a rescue plan and dialogue with the new government, Libe reports.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Libe ·
Two people were killed by Zambian police in Kitwe during a confrontation with residents accused of illegal mining near the Mopani railway line. Officers opened fire after residents regrouped, reportedly blocking the road and throwing stones, according to spokesperson Chipo Kaitisha.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Diggers ·
The Moroccan government plans to ban social media for under-15s and smartphones in primary schools under its 2026-2031 programme. The measures still need to be written into law and accompanied by a national digital education programme, according to Médias24.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Mali Actu ·
Morocco’s social priorities in 2027 budget to cost 62 billion dirhamsThe social priorities in Morocco’s draft 2027 finance bill are estimated to cost a total of 62 billion dirhams. Economy Minister Fouzi Lekjaa announced the figure while presenting the budget to both chambers of Parliament, according to LeBrief.
Tunisia and UK prepare fourth partnership councilTunisia and the United Kingdom want to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, education and security. Tunisian Secretary of State Mohamed Ben Ayed and British ambassador Roderick Drummond also prepared the fourth session of the Tunisian-British Partnership Council, according to a statement from Tunisia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The week in Africa
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