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  • The village of Tikht saw most of its homes flattened in Morocco's earthquake.
    Morocco earthquake

    'Finished here' – a village vanishes

    It was delicate work for the searchers to remove the woman's body from the rubble of a village that effectively ceased to exist in Morocco's deadliest earthquake in over six decades

  •  Morocco's King Mohammed VI ascended the throne in 1999 following the death of his father King Hassan II
    Morocco

    Mohammed VI turns 60: Diplomacy a priority as inequalities persist

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI is set to celebrate his 60th birthday on 21 August away from the public eye, as challenges abound almost a quarter century after he ascended the throne

  • The run-off between Turkish presidential candidates Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu will take place on 28 May. Why were so many surprised by the initial outcome? And why the opposition's sudden political shift to the right?
    Turkey election run-off

    Too much politics of fear from Kilicdaroglu?

    Turkey's presidential run-off between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes place on 28 May. Why were so many surprised by the initial outcome? And why the opposition's sudden political shift to the right? Political scientist Berk Esen talks to Ceyda Nurtsch

  • King Mohammed VI appointed Aziz Akhannouch as the country's prime minister after his party won the 2021 elections. Straddling the worlds of politics and economics, Akhannouch remains a divisive figure.
    Morocco’s Akhannouch government

    Business logic and politics don’t mix

    Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s first anniversary in office in early October was remarkable for its unparalleled calm and serenity. The press dropped no comments, either on the administration’s performance or on what the year had brought in the way of challenges. By Mohamed Taifouri

  • "The number of teaching hours delivered in Morocco in Arabic has dropped from 6,290 to just 3,468 hours. By contrast, the language of Moliere continues to dominate teaching time; teaching hours delivered in French have jumped from 2,788 to 5,610 hours, which is almost two-thirds of the total," writes Taifouri.
    Standard Arabic, Darija, French or English?

    Morocco – a linguistic cold war

    A conflict rooted in identity is currently gaining traction in Morocco. It began with demands to relieve the "burden" of Fusha (classical Arabic) by implementing a linguistic 'shift', thus allowing the use of Darija (Moroccan dialect) in education and teaching. But this approach has backfired massively on its proponents. Commentary by Mohamed Taifouri

  • Growing repression in Morocco

    Creating an atmosphere of fear

    Following a crackdown on the independent press in Morocco, human rights activists face increased repression and extended prison sentences. By Abdellatif El Hamamouchi

  • Morocco and Spain

    What price Madrid and Rabat's "historic" reconciliation?

    Since Spain abandoned its traditional neutrality towards the conflict in Western Sahara, Morocco has announced a "new phase" in relations between the two countries. But what is the price of Spain's support for autonomy in the Sahara? Mohamed Taifouri analyses the situation for Qantara

  • Morocco's new prime minister Aziz Akhannouch presenting his government team. Proximity to the royal family has helped Akhannouch become one of Morocco's richest men.
    Morocco's billionaire PM

    Business elite stifles politics

    Led by billionaire Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco's new government – elected in September 2021 – has adopted a business mindset. Faced with little parliamentary opposition, the administration also has little to fear from critical media, the last independent journalists having been consigned to jail. Commentary by Mohamed Taifouri

  • Mohammed VI's coefficient swindle

    Moroccan elections will be about maths, not change

    The country's national election on 8 September will likely bring new government. But neither experts nor locals expect it to bring long-promised change, writes Cathrin Schaer

  • On 9 March 2011, King Mohammed VI announced constitutional reforms in response to mass protests in the wake of the Arab Spring.
    Mohammed VI and the Arab Spring

    What happened to Morocco's 2011 constitution?

    Morocco's 2011 Arab Spring constitution has been hijacked by the deep state, which is asserting its own authoritarian interpretation and turning the clock back decades. Analysis by Mohamed Taifouri

  • Morocco's pre-election crisis of confidence

    "People no longer trust us!"

    In Morocco, years of patronage politics and favouritism have led to trust dwindling in government, parliament and the country's institutions. Neo-liberal policy-making favours enrichment and corruption, while the state holds a protective hand over the profiteers. Commentary by Moroccan analyst Ali Anouzla

  • Maghreb and the EU

    Will medicinal cannabis become Morocco's no.1 export?

    A law is currently being debated in Morocco that would legalise the cultivation and export of medicinal cannabis. For many small farmers, this would bring considerable advantages. But the bill is controversial. By Cathrin Schaer

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