Morocco Braces for Cabinet Reshuffle and Key Appointments
Anticipation is building in Morocco as a cabinet morocco-house-of-counselors-presidency-october-surprise/” title=”Morocco's House of Councillors: Surprise Candidate Expected to Shake Up October Election”>reshuffle, the first of its kind under Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s leadership, is expected to be announced later today. Sources suggest that King Mohammed VI will preside over a ministerial council meeting, potentially this afternoon, where significant decisions regarding the government’s structure will be made.
This reshuffle, rumored for some time, marks the first major change to the government since Akhannouch, leader of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) party, assumed the role of Prime Minister in 2021. The move comes amidst a backdrop of various economic and social challenges facing the nation.
While the specific details of the reshuffle remain under wraps, sources indicate that it will be comprehensive, encompassing not only ministerial positions but also extending to the appointment of new Walis (governors), regional officials, and ambassadors.
Cabinet reshuffles are a common tool used by governments globally to recalibrate their approach, inject fresh perspectives, and address emerging priorities. In Morocco’s context, this reshuffle is likely to be interpreted as a strategic move by the King and Prime Minister to bolster the government
