Protesters gathered to mark anniversary of Arab Spring protest for deeper Morocco political reform
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Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War
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
Morocco rapper Mouad Belghouat, aka Al-Haqed (The Rancorous One) given global prize
Morocco’s Berbers Struggle to Survive Deep Neglect
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
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
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
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
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?
Morocco Arab Spring Stalls at King’s Doorsteps
African giant Morocco Arab Spring stalls and exacerbates the little economic prospects under King
Top Morocco Minister Calls For Democracy, Free Press
Arab Spring protest has pushed the dictatorship to respond to Morocco Minister calls for democracy