Morocco’s Prime Minister faces heat over soaring fuel prices

Via: Africa News

“Thousands of Moroccan internet users are calling for the departure of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, a businessman who made his fortune in fuel distribution. They have accused him of benefiting from soaring prices at the pump.

Launched in recent weeks, the hashtag calling for the 61-year-old head of government to resign has already been shared by nearly 600,000 accounts on Facebook.

This virtual campaign did not result in demonstrations but triggered a political and media controversy, fuelled by opposition unions and parliamentarians.”

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