{
  "id": 7272584,
  "title": "‘Does my vote really count?’ Morocco’s Gen Z weigh hope against disillusionment ahead of election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/does-my-vote-really-count-moroccos-gen-z-weigh-hope-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T08:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/does-my-vote-really-count-moroccos-gen-z-weigh-hope-against-disillusionment-ahead-election"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Morocco prepares for its general election on September 23rd to choose the next government and replace the current prime minister, billionaire Aziz Akhannouch. The last year has been tumultuous, with protests and a migrant crisis. A significant portion of the population is under 35, with a large number of young people participating in this election cycle. They are optimistic yet cautious, wondering if their votes will truly make a difference.",
  "summary": "‘Does my vote really count?’ Morocco’s Gen Z weigh hope against disillusionment ahead of election Submitted by Caroline Dupuy on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 11:58 As general elections approach, young voters who took to the streets a year ago remain wary of corruption and broken promises A protester from Generation Z holds a sign reading “Stop the high prices, people’s pockets are empty” during a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Morocco holds general election on September 23rd.",
    "Young voters optimistic yet wary of vote impact.",
    "Aziz Akhannouch aims to replace current prime minister."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}