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Morocco is confronting a measles outbreak

Morocco is experiencing a measles outbreak which appears to have caused the death of five people on 3,631 measles cases reported in the first three weeks of 2025. Cases have been reported in all 12 regions of Morocco.  

Is Morocco Quietly Preparing for Royal Succession?

Morocco’s royal succession is in the spotlight as King Mohammed VI faces health challenges. Key figures, including Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, are preparing for a potential transition. This shift may lead Morocco toward a more conservative future, impacting the kingdom’s stability and modernization

Morocco’s Agriculture Facing Headwinds
Morocco’s Agriculture Facing Headwinds

Morocco’s agricultural sector, a vital part of its economy, is currently facing significant challenges due to persistent drought and a controversial export-oriented strategy. Despite efforts to boost productivity through the Generation Green 2020-2030 program, the focus on high-water-demand crops has strained the country’s water resources, leading to poor harvests and rising food prices. As debates continue within Morocco’s Parliament, the sustainability of these agricultural practices remains a critical concern for the future.

France-Algeria: Emmanuel Macron stuns President Tebboune

Algeria and France are now going through another diplomatic crisis, culminating with the recall of Algeria's ambassador from his post in Paris, after France endorsed Morocco's plan on the Wester Sahara. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria is reportedly extremely...

Drought Disrupts Wheat Sector in Morocco, Uncertainty with French and Russian Supplies
Drought Disrupts Wheat Sector in Morocco, Uncertainty with French and Russian Supplies

Morocco’s wheat harvest this year is likely to fall below 2.5 million tons due to a debilitating and lasting drought that has affected much of the country. To put it into perspective, during the wet season, output can reach up to 10 million tons, according to Bloomberg. Industry analysts warn that grain production in Morocco this year will drop by 39% compared to the 2023’s harvest of 4.2 million tons.

How to MEGA or ‘Make Europe Great Again’
How to MEGA or ‘Make Europe Great Again’

In the second week of June 2024, far-right parties across the EU made significant gains in the European Parliament elections. In France, the National Rally led by Marine Le Pen secured nearly a third of the votes, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the National Assembly and call for snap elections. Far-right gains affected most major European nations, such as Germany and Italy. In contrast, the Green parties suffered significant losses, which as seeing their influence in Germany and other countries wane.

North Africa Confronted with New Security Concerns
North Africa Confronted with New Security Concerns

There is news coverage in Spain about Morocco stepping up its military presence near the Spanish-controlled enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, and a lot of chatter about a Russian military presence in Tunisia.

Algeria-Morocco: The Dividing Kaftan
Algeria-Morocco: The Dividing Kaftan

The Kaftan or Caftan, is now source of new tension between Morocco and Algeria. The two countries have been monitoring each other’s moves to pinpoint and complain about “cultural appropriation” when it comes to food, traditional graphics designs, arts and now robes.

Morocco: Health workers go on strike, demand implementation of reforms
Morocco: Health workers go on strike, demand implementation of reforms

While the healthcare sector is undergoing strikes and tensions between health workers and the government rise, Morocco is experiencing an upsurge in tuberculosis. Official data suggest that at least 100 cases are identified every day, with the death toll reaching...

Morocco: Price of butane gas to increase by 25% in April
Morocco: Price of butane gas to increase by 25% in April

(Photo: Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch)  Morocco will stop subsidizing butane gas in 2026, but prices will begin to increase next month, April 2024. The decision to lift subsidies was announced in October 2023 by billionaire Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who also...

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Drought Disrupts Wheat Sector in Morocco, Uncertainty with French and Russian Supplies
How to MEGA or ‘Make Europe Great Again’
Algeria’s strengthening EU gas market pushes Morocco to look for its own gas
North Africa Confronted with New Security Concerns
Algeria-Morocco: The Dividing Kaftan
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Morocco: Health workers go on strike, demand implementation of reforms
Morocco: Price of butane gas to increase by 25% in April
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Algeria-Morocco Competition for Regional Influence Shifts to Economic Affairs
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