Morocco
Moroccan elite shores up leadership with virus fund
After the king announced a special fund, officials and companies affiliated with the ruling elite have rushed to donate
MoroccoMaghreb economies may be especially exposed to virus
Tunisia and Algeria have joined Morocco in suspending flights in an effort to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus
North AfricaMoroccan phosphates sector may see virus silver lining
Phosphates are a key Moroccan export, but raw material prices have declined significantly over the last year
MoroccoOnline activism will cross Maghreb national divides
Separated by disputes of national governments, North African citizens are increasingly engaging with each other online
North AfricaSpain faces tough balancing act in Maghreb outreach
Podemos's reception of a Sahrawi delegation angered Morocco, but a subsequent official disavowal may have irked Algeria
SpainSpanish foreign policy will concern traditional allies
Madrid's foreign policy will be geared to its own interests, and at times this will worry Paris, Berlin and Washington
SpainMorocco will use migration to buy EU political support
Rabat is keenly aware of its utility as a partner in the EU priority areas of combatting migration and African outreach
MoroccoKey Moroccan business group looks to move past turmoil
The body representing most large companies has a new leadership team in place after the former chairman's departure
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