Morocco
Vaccine impact in North Africa is many months away
North African countries have been announcing vaccine deals and giving tentative start dates for immunisations
North AfricaRisks and opportunities 2021: Middle East/North Africa
COVID-19-driven economic turmoil is unlikely to translate into political change
Middle EastMoroccan king is elbowing out political Islamists
The king is using the health crisis further to strengthen his role and undermine political Islamists in government
MoroccoMoroccan ‘wins’ over Western Sahara come with risks
US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory marks a major diplomatic breakthrough for Rabat
MoroccoUS Western Sahara recognition is victory for Morocco
Washington has recognised Morocco's rights over Western Sahara in exchange for normalisation of ties with Israel
MoroccoMorocco 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
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