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
Tensions flare in Western Sahara dispute One word used by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was all it took to reignite tensions over disputed territory in northwest Africa. Morocco
Why canceled Arab League summit should worry Israelis Morocco’s decision not to host the Arab League summit has unexpected implications for Israel. Saudi Arabia
Congress seeks to punish countries that fail to hinder foreign fighters The House Foreign Affairs panel will vote this week on a plan to combat international travel by terrorists. Jordan
Who kidnapped Hannibal Gadhafi, and why? The mysterious kidnapping of Hannibal Gadhafi in Lebanon has raised numerous scenarios about the motives behind the operation. Egypt
Moroccan anger over Western Sahara baffles Sweden The Moroccan government has called for an economic boycott against Sweden for allegedly changing its position to back Western Saharan independence. North Africa
Moroccan cartoonists fight for their right to express themselves It doesn’t seem like Morocco is the perfect place to be for daring caricaturists and satirical writers, but despite restrictions, some are still fighting for freedom of expression. Morocco
Lobbying 2015: Morocco courts US backing in Sahara dispute Morocco is spending upwards of $3 million a year to convince US politicians – including presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton – to back its claims over the disputed Western Sahara. So far, it’s working. Morocco
How Morocco plans to contain its Salafists Several prominent Salafists in Morocco have surprised the nation by joining mainstream political parties. Syria
Morocco’s Amazighs still feel marginalized It has been four years since the Amazigh language was officially recognized by the Moroccan Constitution, but there is still no law in place to guarantee the cultural minority’s rights. Morocco
Morocco battles Islamic State cells After attacks in neighboring Tunisia, Morocco is doing all it can to crack down on Islamic State sympathizers. United Arab Emirates
Morocco, Algeria compete over Libya Morocco may be exploiting Algerian weaknesses to raise the stature of its foreign diplomacy by hosting the UN-sponsored dialogue between the conflicting Libyan parties. North Africa
