“The risk of depopulation is real. Although they feel a deep attachment to their douars, those who have the opportunity will not wait for the lengthy reconstruction process. Migration will primarily affect the younger generation, who will likely move to already overcrowded [...]Read the full article
While Moroccan legislation guarantees a number of individual freedoms and social rights, including freedom of association, workers who make too many demands are likely to face harsh reprisals.Read the full article
The announcement that Morocco allegedly bribed prominent figures in the European Parliament to defend its interests in Brussels has led to increased scrutiny of human rights violations in Morocco. The resulting picture is not a flattering [...]Read the full article
In North African clubs, social contributions and taxes are taboo words. Teams often operate outside of the law and football authorities are reluctant to play their role as guardians.Read the full article
Jesús A. Núñez Villaverde:Morocco is continuing to score points in its overt bid to gain total control of Western Sahara, tipping the balance ever more clearly in its favour. The UN and the ‘Group of Friends’ have long since given up on jeopardising their ties with Rabat for the sake of the [...]Read the full article
The uncertainties faced by young Sahrawis go beyond their future personal lives and employment prospects. Living in refugee camps that are in the midst of change despite the apparent immobility, they are also confronted with the task of building their [...]Read the full article
The wave of protests that has gripped north Africa since 2010 has presented an opportunity for social, cultural and political movements that were languishing in a region stifled by fossilised dictatorships. One of these is the movement advocating for the rights of the Amazigh [...]Read the full article
Through their union, female farmworkers in Meknes have achieved valuable skills that have enabled them to gain economic opportunities at work and new a sense of dignity.Read the full article
The return of prospecting companies is raising hopes, amongst some, of an economic upturn in this region hard hit by poverty, as well as fears over potential shale gas exploitation on this land dedicated to grazing.Read the full article