While the model of a single author posting on a blog is on the decline in the region, with many selling their work elsewhere, to sites like our own, or relying on social media, there is still an active blogosphere. We chose these based on the quality of writing, reporting and analysis, while also considering how often they are updated and how much of the region they cover.
Run by a collective of Moroccan activists and dissidents, Mamfakinch focuses on the rarely covered movements seeking greater freedom and democracy in the North African state. Its trilingual coverage focuses on police abuse, security forces’ power and the activities of fledgling subversive political groups.
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Note: This list excludes obvious major international news organizations and wire services, focusing instead on blogs and local and regional sites. Some of the individuals featured on this list are also Al-Monitor contributors.
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