Morroco's King Mohammed VI Ousts Prime Minister

In a surprise announcement, the King said his decision to replace Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane is based on the PM's failure to form a government.

  • Morocco:   King Mohammed VI Ousts Prime Minister

    VOA, 16 March 2017

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI has ousted Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane because of his failure to form a government five months after elections. A surprise palace statement late… Read more »

PM Benkirane has reportedly accepted the king's decision.

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