Opinion

France’s declining influence across the Sahel

The exodus from the International Organisation of La Francophonie continues apace. This week we learned that Mali has withdrawn from

Gearing up: the importance of Morocco’s automotive and aerospace sectors

In recent years, Morocco has established itself as a leading manufacturing hub in Africa, particularly in the automotive and aerospace

Casablanca Rising: Maghreb’s Commercial Hub Is Building Influence

By Gavin Serkin in Casablanca Step onto the vast esplanade of the Hassan II Mosque, where Atlantic waves crash against

Casablanca is transforming into a global powerhouse, redefining its economic and strategic influence. Stay tuned for the full story.

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China’s 70-year relationship with the Maghreb

China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, maintained a 35-year-long tradition at the start of this year by

Tariffs and the Maghreb- will there be an impact?

The 1930s were defined by a period of economic isolationism and championed by the United States, as well as the

Taxing times: How inflation and heavy taxation are squeezing Morocco

Morocco’s economic strategy has long been admired as a model for North Africa, with the kingdom positioning itself as

Are France and Algeria on a collision course?

The twentieth century was dominated by two intensely destructive World Wars. On both occasions, as they finally ended, the cry

The spotlight is on Cairo

An Emergency Meeting of the Arab League takes place this week in Cairo on 4th March. Arguably this will be

Morocco: “Africa’s premier security exporter”

This last week the Director of Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) Cherkaoui Habboub revealed that Islamic

Morocco’s $15 billion World Cup gambit turns desert outposts into oasis cities

By Gavin Serkin in Tenghir, Morocco In the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, a couple of hours east of Marrakech