Dec 8, 2025

Morocco’s Influencers Face Rising Legal Risks$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Morocco is seeing a steady rise in court cases against social media influencers, as prosecutors apply existing penal‑code provisions to online speech that once drew little official reaction. Recent prosecutions targeting YouTubers and TikTok personalities for alleged false information, insult, privacy violations, and offenses against public morals highlight how visible digital creators have become a frontline test of the country’s approach to free expression.

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North Africa Tests the Limits of Ride-Hailing as Uber Returns Under Tight Control$

by The North Africa Journal | Dec 29, 2025 | Economy & Business, Egypt economy, Algeria, economy upfront, Briefs, Business and Economy, Business & Economy, 1PREMIUM, Egypt, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, 1shorts, Maghreb

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Sahel: Niger Declares General Mobilization Amid Escalating Jihadist Violence$

by The North Africa Journal | Dec 29, 2025 | Briefs, Niger, 1Notify, 1shorts, Sahel, Terrorism, Security, Shield and Alert: Sahel, 111, 1PREMIUM

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by The North Africa Journal | Dec 28, 2025 | Briefs, Business & Economy, Tunisia, 1shorts, Maghreb, Economy & Business, economy upfront, Business and Economy, 1PREMIUM, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free

After several years of economic disruption, Tunisia recorded measurable signs of stabilization in 2025. Growth accelerated modestly, inflation eased, and key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and services supported the recovery. Improved financial indicators, including stronger foreign investment and higher reserves, contributed to cautious optimism. At the same time, structural constraints, employment pressures, and external uncertainty continue to limit the pace of expansion. As Tunisia enters 2026 with a higher growth target, the central question is whether recent gains can be sustained and translated into durable job creation and long-term economic resilience.

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