Mr. Mohamed Akhrif of the Constitutional Union (UC) party was elected this morning as the new president of the Sahel Chamali communal council, located in the Tangier-Assilah prefecture. He succeeds former president Abdelhamid El Kennouni, who was removed following a ruling by the Tangier Administrative Court.
A mobilization effort led by Mr. Mohamed El Zemmouri, regional coordinator of the Constitutional Union in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, successfully rallied local council members to maintain the commune's leadership under the UC banner, securing the required majority for Mr. Akhrif.
The newly elected executive bureau is structured as follows:
President: Mohamed Akhrif (Constitutional Union - UC)
1st Vice-President: Noureddine El Sherif (National Rally of Independents - RNI)
2nd Vice-President: Adel El Baqali (National Rally of Independents - RNI)
3rd Vice-President: Abdelaziz El Cherib (Constitutional Union - UC)
4th Vice-President: Yousra El Louah (National Rally of Independents - RNI)
The election follows Decision No. 06 issued on January 3, 2025, by the Wali of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region and Governor of Tangier-Assilah Prefecture, opening nominations for the council presidency in accordance with Organic Law No. 113.14 on Communes and executing the judicial ruling regarding the former president's dismissal.
Prime Minister-designate Fatima-Zahra Mansouri met with Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union Party, as part of consultations to form Morocco’s new government. Discussions focused on employment, purchasing power, education, healthcare, social and territorial justice, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union, urged voters to turn out in large numbers to strengthen Moroccan democracy and shape the Kingdom's legislative and executive direction for the next five years. Speaking after casting his ballot in Casablanca, he highlighted key priorities for the upcoming government—including healthcare, education, purchasing power protection, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup—noting the party's participation with 74 local and 12 regional electoral lists.
On September 7 in Casablanca, the Constitutional Union (UC) launched its platform for the 2026 legislative elections, prioritizing job creation, purchasing power, and productive growth under the commitment "A Productive Economy, More Job Opportunities, and Stronger Purchasing Power." Key Challenges Addressed: Secretary-General Mohamed Joudar highlighted that ~2.9 million Moroccan youth are currently not in employment, education, or training (NEETs), alongside inflation pressures and market intermediaries driving up living costs. Core Proposals: Align vocational training with market demands and support first-job access for youth. Improve the business climate, expand financing for SMEs/startups, and combat monopolies and rent-seeking. Strengthen market competition and supply chain transparency to curb inflation rather than relying solely on temporary price fixes. Combine private initiative with strategic state oversight to ensure growth benefits all social classes and regions.
