Morocco

The former mayor of Marrakesh leads a party that won a quarter of all parliamentary seats in September's election, but she will need a majority to become premier

After months of behind‑the‑scenes talks, Rabat and Tel Aviv are deepening ties under a new phase of the existing Abraham Accords, with Western Sahara being dangled as an incentive

Where social media offers magic solutions, the real world delivers slammed doors

The abrupt crossing of some 60,000 Moroccan migrants into Spain has thrown the Schengen's future into question, even though most have already returned home

Working with Israeli, Turkish, and US firms, Rabat is also aiming to build its own domestic defence-industrial capacity using its expertise in aerospace manufacturing

With seasonal rainfall easing pressure on agriculture and nearly 20 million international tourists visiting the country, there are reasons for optimism, but youth unemployment remains a big problem

As European banks retreat, debt balloons, and price volatility spooks central banks, Morocco's national currency is increasingly being used in continental trading.

US envoy Steve Witkoff thinks a thaw in relations between the two North African neighbours may be possible in 60 days. But doubts remain about its ability to serve as an honest broker.

Protests led by young Moroccans have caused shudders across a normally stable political establishment. The billions being spent on stadiums could be better spent on hospitals, they say.

The famed painter (1869-1954) found both himself and the inspiration he needed in two visits to Tangier in the early 20th century, the effects of which are still very evident.