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Morocco · Country watch

PAM Rejects RNI, Weather Alerts Issued

PAM excludes RNI from government talks; severe weather alerts issued for multiple provinces.

The picture Mixed

Political shifts with PAM excluding RNI and severe weather alerts create mixed conditions. Political dynamics change, and sectors face weather-related disruptions.

In this briefing Moroccan Directorate of Meteorology · Royal Gendarmerie · Nizar Baraka · Authenticity and Modernity Party · Rassemblement National des Indépendants

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

  • agriculture
  • logistics

Severe weather alerts issued for several provinces

The Moroccan Directorate of Meteorology has issued an orange-level alert for severe weather, including rising temperatures and thunderstorms with hail, expected over the weekend in several provinces, La Vie Eco reports. The alert warns of potential disruptions and advises caution, particularly in areas prone to flooding. The weather conditions may affect agricultural activities and transport operations across the affected regions.

Impact Farmers and logistics operators face potential disruptions due to severe weather conditions over the weekend.

Sources: La Vie Eco ↗

  • retail

Safety violations found in Inzegane bakery raid

The Royal Gendarmerie in Inzegane conducted a raid on a bakery in the Oulad Dahou commune, seizing a vehicle using butane gas and recording several health and safety violations, Agadir 24 reports. The operation was part of an ongoing effort to monitor activities directly impacting public health. Authorities are focusing on ensuring compliance with safety standards in food-related businesses.

Impact Retailers in the food sector must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to avoid penalties.

Sources: Agadir 24 ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

  • public-sector

PAM excludes RNI from government participation

Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party, announced that the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has decided to exclude the Rassemblement National des Indépendants (RNI) from participating in the next government. This decision was made during a meeting of PAM's national council, which was met with applause from the Istiqlal Party's national council members, according to Telquel. The exclusion of RNI marks a significant shift in the political landscape as the new government forms.

Impact Political analysts and public-sector stakeholders will need to adjust to the new government dynamics without RNI's participation.

Sources: Telquel ↗

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