Morocco
Moroccan migration crackdown is yielding dividends
Illegal migrant numbers entering Spain via Morocco have fallen sharply, as have interceptions by Moroccan authorities
MoroccoMorocco lays down a statement of intent on competition
After criticism for failing to clamp down on anti-competitive practices, Rabat has hit Maroc Telecom with a huge fine
MoroccoRabat’s maritime control claims will add to tensions
Morocco has passed laws to incorporate fully the waters off Western Sahara into its maritime jurisdiction
MoroccoMorocco-Turkey trade agreement is under serious strain
Concerned by a widening imbalance, Morocco has asked for a review of commercial ties with Turkey
MoroccoMoroccan gender equality moves will fail to convince
Rabat is planning local equality committees, as reports emerge that reforms to the penal code will tweak abortion laws
MoroccoTurkey trade dispute may undercut Morocco’s open image
A WTO report has condemned Moroccan tariffs on Turkish steel, but new protectionist measures are being applied
MoroccoGrassroots will drive North Africa women’s rights push
Across the Maghreb, unprecedented bottom-up activist movements have begun advancing the agenda of women’s rights
North AfricaRisks and opportunities 2020: Middle East North Africa
The region is preoccupied by Gulf divisions, new protest movements and deep economic uncertainties
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