Why Morocco's Islamists struggle to manage economy

A stagnant economy, due to a decline in tourism, agriculture and phosphate earnings, is frustrating voters in a country where the long-term economic trend has not been positive.

Morocco

Soccer club gives Sahrawi kids a workout — and hope

Refugee camps have little to offer children, but dozens of kids are taking advantage of a new soccer club that provides training and helps them hone other skills as well.

Algeria

Morocco takes lead in climate change fight, but at what cost?

Morocco is pushing forward with an ambitious renewable energy sector, but its policies may be doing more harm than good.

Morocco

Will Benkirane be able to form new Moroccan government?

Morocco's recently reappointed prime minister needs to overcome huge challenges to reach a consensus and form a government, as the partisan bloc that is close to the royal palace has set conditions for taking part in a government led by Islamists.

Morocco

What you need to know about Morocco's recent protests

Protests in Morocco are about more than the death of a fish vendor — they are about social and economic justice.

Morocco

Arabs seek new partnership with next US president

A new poll shows widespread distrust but reliance on the United States.

Saudi Arabia

Will warming ties with Iran impact Morocco’s relationship with Saudi Arabia?

Morocco announced the appointment of an ambassador to Tehran, ending a seven-year break in diplomatic ties. But concerns are emerging about the reaction of Saudi Arabia, an ally to the kingdom and enemy of Iran.

Saudi Arabia

Festival feeds growing success of Sahrawi filmmakers

The world’s most remote film festival featured a number of Sahrawi-made movies, encouraging young artists there and drawing attention to the Sahrawis' plight.

Algeria

Meet Nabila Mounib, an outsider in Morocco's parliamentary elections

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Nabila Mounib, the secretary-general of the United Socialist Party, discussed her party’s political program.

Morocco

What Moroccan government’s shortcomings mean for post-election coalitions

As Moroccans prepare to head to the polls Oct. 7 to elect members of the lower house of parliament, a current lack of cohesion among government parties may indicate a post-poll realignment.

Morocco

Why Sahrawis see more hope in war than in peace

Sahrawi leaders are growing ever-more impatient — and becoming more vocal about it — as little has been accomplished in the 25 years they have waited peacefully for change.

Algeria

Democracy in Morocco will require collective effort

Morocco’s deep state is worming its way into pre-election machinations.

Morocco