http://english.aljazeera.net/news/afric ... 10513.htmlMorocco's king has announced a series of changes to the country's constitution, including an amendment that would strip him of some of his political powers.
King Mohammed VI made the announcement in a televised speech to the nation on Friday.
The proposed amendments would provide for the strengthening of the authority of the country's prime minister and parliament, according to a draft submitted to political parties and obtained by news agencies ahead of the speech.
The prime minister would become the "president of the government", and would be able to appoint government officials - an authority previously held only by the king.
The new "president of the government" would also be able to dissolve parliament, according to the draft, another role previously accorded only to Mohammed VI.
However, the king would remain a key power-broker in the security, military and religious fields.
The king's anticipated speech comes in the wake of nationwide pro-reform demonstrations that began in February, inspired by other popular uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East.
Smart guy !
good move on his part otherwise he would've been out the door just like the rest of his kinfolks.
