Morocco highlighted its efforts to expand political participation among young people and women at the second African Political Parties Summit, held Nov. 5-7 in Addis Ababa, according to Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP).
The Moroccan delegation outlined initiatives aimed at increasing young people’s participation in elections, citing King Mohammed VI’s directives to strengthen the involvement of young people and women in political life.
Delegates emphasized the importance of expanding access to leadership and decision-making positions, arguing that greater political participation could strengthen democratic practices and political parties across Africa.
The delegation also presented Morocco’s development projects, particularly in the southern provinces, under the development model launched by King Mohammed VI in 2015.
Moroccan representatives highlighted the Royal Atlantic Initiative and the country’s South-South cooperation strategy, which seeks to strengthen economic integration and partnerships among African countries.
They also reiterated Morocco’s position that its autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty should serve as the sole basis for resolving the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.
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