Morocco
Polisario holds leadership elections in Western Sahara
Polisario is holding its first congress since end of the truce with Morocco, and will conduct leadership elections
Western SaharaMorocco will be a major player in green hydrogen
Morocco was an early entrant in the green hydrogen sector, driven by financial rather than environmental concerns
MoroccoMorocco-EU relations will face occasional challenges
Morocco’s foreign minister accused judicial authorities, the media and the European parliament of harassment
MoroccoDebt strains will rise in Middle East and North Africa
External debt indicators have worsened in past decade in some Middle Eastern and North African countries
Middle EastTax rates are set to increase in Morocco
The government’s 2023 budget includes substantial tax increases for businesses
MoroccoWorld Cup leads to closer ties among Gulf states
Unexpected successes by Arab teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup boosted sentiments of Arab identity across the region
Gulf statesCrypto market to grow in Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa is the fastest growing region for the adoption of cryptocurrencies
Middle EastAlgeria-Russia military exercise aims to show autonomy
Algerian and Russia are starting a joint military exercise in south-west Algeria, near the Moroccan border
Algeria
