Morocco
Morocco will position for control of Western Sahara
The long-term ceasefire has ended between Morocco and the Polisario Front, which seeks Western Saharan independence.
MoroccoMorocco operation raises Western Saharan risks
Morocco held an operation to open a Sahraoui-blocked border crossing, prompting Sahraouis to exit their joint ceasefire
MoroccoVaccination plan to allow Morocco reopening in 2021
The king has announced a COVID vaccination campaign starting in December, pending trial results
MoroccoProspects for North Africa in 2021
The pandemic has wrought havoc on North African economies, most of which depend on tourism and energy exports
EgyptEmirati consulate signals shift in Moroccan position
The UAE has opened a consulate in the Western Saharan capital, showing its support for Morocco's position
MoroccoTurkish exports may face obstructions in North Africa
Turkish clothes exporters said they face long delays at customs in Algeria and Morocco
TurkeyEU asylum reforms leave key tensions unresolved
The European Commission’s new proposals for asylum reform fail to prepare the EU for another migration crisis
EUWashington may eye Maghreb aid against strategic foes
Mark Esper is touring North Africa amid US concerns over Sahel terrorism and Russian and Chinese regional influence
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