Just weeks before the upcoming elections, the rift between the Justice and Spirituality movement and the Justice and Development Party has resurfaced, driven by their diverging positions on political participation and their differing assessments of the party’s experience leading the government.
As Morocco’s September 2026 general election approaches, voter registration is open from May 15 to June 13 for citizens wishing to cast their ballots. Among them, many Moroccan voters living abroad are encountering difficulties entering the required information on the dedicated online platform.
Sidelined by the USFP in 2021 as a candidate to head the local list in Casablanca-Anfa, Salaheddine El Manouzi has been turned down once again, with no opportunity to take part in the September 2026 elections. In the constituency, however, his family and political roots strengthen his standing, while also encouraging participation among Moroccans living abroad.