Saturday 26 September 2026 · Edition of the day

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The Skeptic's Daily

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01PoliticsAfrica

PAM wins Morocco election but falls short of a majority

Reporting points towards coalition-building amid economic dissatisfaction.

Al Jazeera reports that PAM won Morocco's parliamentary election without securing a majority. France 24 describes the Authenticity and Modernity party looking to form a coalition. The next government will oversee preparations for the 2030 World Cup, according to Al Jazeera.

What holds up

  • ✓Al Jazeera reports a PAM victory without a majority.
  • ✓France 24's account of coalition-building is consistent with that result.

What doesn't yet

  • ?Neither summary supplies seat totals, turnout or electoral records.
  • ?The eventual coalition and its programme have not been established.

Ask before you share

  • →What do the official seat totals show?
  • →Which parties could form a governing majority?

Sources & original reporting

  1. [1]Al Jazeera · Published 26 Sept 2026 · aljazeera.com
  2. [2]France 24 · Published 25 Sept 2026 · france24.com