13:43 ET<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMorocco’s King Mohammed VI is expected to announce constitutional amendments in a landmark televised speech.<\/p>\n
The reforms will reduce his political and religious powers, according to AFP and Reuters news agencies which have seen drafts of the speech.<\/p>\n
In March the king promised “comprehensive constitutional reform” in the north African country.<\/p>\n
Thousands of Moroccan pro-democracy protesters staged protests in February similar to those in Tunisia and Egypt.<\/p>\n
Some activists have urged caution, saying that Morocco’s 400-year-old monarchy has a long history of enacting superficial reforms.<\/p>\n
The speech is due to be aired at 2100 local time (2000 GMT).<\/p>\n
The proposals – drawn up by a reform panel appointed by King Mohammed – will see the prime minister become “president of the government”, AFP says.<\/p>\n
The prime minister will be able to appoint government officials, taking over a role previously held only by the king, and be able to debate state policy at weekly government council meetings in the absence of the king, the draft says.<\/p>\n
‘Key power-broker’<\/span><\/p>\nUnder the existing constitution, only the cabinet chaired by the king can decide state policy.<\/p>\n
However, the monarch will remain a key power-broker in the security, military and religious fields, Reuters adds.<\/p>\n
The proposals will be put to a referendum in July.<\/p>\n
In March, King Mohammed promised to promote greater democracy by strengthening the roles of the prime minister, parliament and the judiciary.<\/p>\n
He said more powers would be given to Morocco’s regions to “help consolidate our model of democracy and development”.<\/p>\n
Morocco has been facing severe economic problems with high unemployment and rising levels of poverty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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