Morocco
Comorian consulate marks a Moroccan diplomatic triumph
Comoros has become the first country to establish a diplomatic mission in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara
MoroccoMaghreb leaders face a growing challenge from unions
The whole region is witnessing discontent over socio-economic conditions and disenfranchisement with the political elite
North AfricaCriticism of the king will worry Moroccan authorities
A vlogger and a popular rap artist have been arrested after directly attacking King Mohammed VI
MoroccoMoroccan closure of Ceuta border may trigger unrest
Rabat has reportedly decided permanently to close a border crossing used to transport duty-free goods
MoroccoMorocco will leverage migration to buy Spanish support
The Moroccan foreign minister has held talks with his Spanish counterpart Josep Borrell and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
MoroccoMerkel’s Africa efforts will continue to fall short
Various structural challenges are holding back Germany private investment in Africa
GermanyProspects for North Africa in 2020
Discontent over living standards will be a test for all countries, but some will address (or contain) this more easily
North AfricaMomentum for negotiations on Western Sahara will fade
After uncommon impetus for dialogue, a new UN resolution signals a return to less-active international engagement
Western Sahara
