Morocco articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for democracy in Morocco. Morocco is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "Power is held by the king and his close advisers even after recent constitutional revisions and promises of democracy". Also check out our articles on Africa, Western Sahara and our section on World Democracy.

Protest Seeks Deeper Morocco Political Reform From King

February 20, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Protesters gathered to mark anniversary of Arab Spring protest for deeper Morocco political reform

Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War

February 6, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins

Morocco Democracy Rapper Given Award for Political Activism

January 5, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Morocco rapper Mouad Belghouat, aka Al-Haqed (The Rancorous One) given global prize

Morocco’s Berbers Struggle to Survive Deep Neglect

December 26, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Vast deserts where Morocco’s Berbers struggle separate from the cities on the coast: Morocco remains under rule of dictatorship resisting meaningful reform

Protest Seeks Release of Morocco Political Prisoners

December 24, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

African nation continues to see protest movement grow as dictatorship’s inaction on Morocco political prisoners bites hard. Morocco protests seek freedom for jailed human rights activists

Morocco Political Turmoil Testing Stagnant Dictatorship

December 13, 2012 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Morocco political turmoil as Arab Spring pressures build: Morocco’s “king” remains ruler of country frozen without economic prospects, Morocco continues to see political instability in Arab Spring pressures

Morocco Corruption Continues to Go Unaddressed

December 7, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Stable Morocco corruption continues amid very poor public services after decades of rule by dictatorship – Morocco corruption continues unaddressed despite

Peace Talks With Rebels in Mali Move Forward

December 4, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Nation continues to face rebel control of half of country while talks with rebels in Mali are uncertain – Can the government find peace with rebels or is Mali in for more trouble?