In a surprising move that sparked widespread debate in Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, head of the RNI and prime minister, announced he would step down from leading the party ahead of the 2026 elections.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Egyptian economic expert Abdul Hafiz al-Sawi criticized the decision to reopen the famous Helwan Iron and Steel Factory, calling it a sign of confusion and inconsistency in the country’s economic policymaking after the plant was shut down in 2021.

Following a scenario sketched early by the U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog on November 30, 2025, seeking immunity from corruption charges.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to maneuver to escape his legal crisis, having requested a pardon without admitting guilt in the three corruption cases that have plagued him for years.

It seems that the scandals that haunt Aziz Akhannouch’s government in Morocco will never end, especially those related to accusations of corruption, conflict of interest, and abuse of power.