{
  "id": 9450289,
  "title": "Morocco reports lower turnout in parliamentary elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/morocco-reports-lower-turnout-in-parliamentary-elections-9450289",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T23:51:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/24/morocco-reports-lower-turnout-in-parliamentary-elections"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Morocco's parliamentary elections held on Wednesday, the turnout rate fell to 38.02%, a significant drop from 50% in the last vote in 2021. With 27 million Moroccans of voting age, only 15.8 million are registered to vote, indicating a 12% decline in registration since 2021. Despite the lower turnout, the elections proceeded without major issues, according to the interior ministry. The next parliament will focus on addressing youth discontent, following mass protests and border rushes in recent years. The current government, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, consists of three parties that unseated a moderate Islamist party after the 2011 Arab Spring. The coalition parties have pledged to create jobs, improve housing, and enhance public services. However, disagreements over economic issues may prevent a coalition with the RNI in the next term. Morocco is investing heavily in infrastructure for the 2030 World Cup, with spending plans estimated at $20 billion, or nearly 12% of its GDP.",
  "summary": "The vote will shape the government overseeing a US$20-billion drive to prepare for the 2030 World Cup and support disenchanted youth.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Morocco reports lower turnout in parliamentary elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/morocco-reports-lower-turnout-in-parliamentary-elections",
        "published": "2026-09-23T23:51:47.000Z"
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  "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."
}