Feb 10, 2026

Morocco: Employment Gains Concentrate in Urban Centers as Rural Areas Fall Behind$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Morocco’s labor market showed strong job creation in 2025, but the gains were overwhelmingly concentrated in urban areas. While cities absorbed nearly all new employment, rural regions continued to lose jobs, exposing a widening divide that leaves young people, women, and rural workers increasingly disconnected from the recovery.

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Morocco: Employment Gains Concentrate in Urban Centers as Rural Areas Fall Behind$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

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Security: Hackers Publish Names Tied to Morocco’s Police and Intelligence Services$

Algeria-France Trade Drops 23% with Import and Energy Curbs$

Morocco Faces Balancing Test Over Potential Gaza Security Role$

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