Marhaba! In previous posts, I have discussed the importance of elections in the Arab world, especially after the Arab Spring. Despite the devastating situation in countries like Syria and Yemen, we should remain hopeful about a new era in the Arab world which will be marked by free elections, freedom of speech, and social harmony. The most recent elections in Morocco represent another positive and important event that stemmed from the Arab uprisings in 2010-2011. Let’s hope that other states in the Arab world will learn from Morocco.

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Given that I always want you Arabic lovers to be able to learn about and discuss the latest developments in the world in Arabic, I am sharing a news story about the recent elections in Morocco in the form of a listening comprehension exercise from Al Jazeera Arabic. Although it is important to practice your reading and writing skills with reading comprehension exercises, it is equally important to work on and perfect your listening skills. As always, I have some questions for you to answer. Good luck! Share your thoughts on the news story on this page and/or via our Twitter/Facebook pages.

Questions:

1) How many election cycles have occurred in Morocco since the Arab uprisings?
2) Which party is going to head the government and for how long?
3) What does the winning party need to do to be able to rule effectively?
4) What does the constitution stipulate about the new prime minister?
5) What will trigger a new round of elections in Morocco?