Algeria-France crisis peaks as Algiers expels 12 diplomats: What we know A rift between Algeria and France has heated up on Monday as Algiers ordered a dozen French diplomats out of the country. Algeria
Morocco's economic growth slows as drought, locusts deplete farmland The North African country is grappling with a sixth year of drought, the longest in Morocco’s modern history. Morocco
Analysis Growing arms race tests Morocco’s military tech edge, Israel ties Morocco has been steadily building up its military in recent years and in November reports surfaced that the North African country was in talks to acquire Turkish drones. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
China's Xi Jingping in Morocco as Beijing eyes bigger role in Africa's infrastructure boom Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Morocco on Thursday as China wades deeper into Morocco's transportation and EV industries. Morocco
Analysis Relations between France, Algeria grow cooler over Morocco ties By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
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
Sahrawi protesters recount recent abuses The people of Western Sahara have been seeking independence for decades and still suffer for their efforts. Algeria
Trips offer respite to Sahrawi refugee children Sahrawi children live in difficult conditions year-round, with the exception of those children lucky enough to take "peace vacations" in Spain. Algeria
Morocco hoping for Olympic gold in boxing, track and field Morocco is sending a number of exceptional athletes to the Rio Olympics, namely, middle-distance runner Abdalaati Iguider, boxer Mohammed Rabii and equestrian jumper Abdelkebir Ouaddar. Morocco
