Major US and international media outlets write about a new wave of Morocco’s protests. According to the New York Times, at least 3,000 people marched through the streets of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, on Sunday, chanting slogans against government corruption, as the country’s pro-democracy movement attempted to regain momentum that was lost over the summer.
Politics
Commentary Magazine (09/19) – Time for a Moroccan Model?
Eurasia Review (09/19) – Morocco: Jihadist Salafists Mount Re-Evaluation Campaign
All Africa.com (09/18) – Morocco: State Plays ‘Postive Role’ At International and Regional Levels, Russian Emissary
The New York Times (09/18) – Thousands Revive Protests in Morocco
The Washington Post (09/18) – Morocco’s pro-democracy movements start demonstrations again after hiatus
The Examiner (09/18) – Morocco’s democracy protests restart after hiatus
Magharebia (09/18) – Morocco faces fiscal crunch
Sahara Press Service (09/18) – MEPs ask the EU Court to consider whether the fisheries agreement with Morocco respects international law
All Africa.com (09/17) – Morocco: State’s Reform Process, a Reference for the Region- EU Official
The Sahara
Bernama (09/19) – Respect Cultural Rights In Western Sahara, UN Tells Morocco
Sahara Press Service (09/19) – President of Republic receives the Saharawi participants in Madeira’s meeting on Hasania culture
Sahara Press Service (09/18) – UN calls on Morocco to respect cultural rights of Saharawi people in occupied Western Sahara
Bernama (09/18) – Morocco Doesn’t Recognise UN Efforts In Western Sahara Conflict: Diplomat
Sahara Press Service (09/18) – National Secretariat ratifies rules of procedure of Preparatory Committee for XIII Congress of Polisario Front
Sahara Press Service (09/18) – President of Timor-Leste reaffirms support to struggle of Saharawi people for freedom and independence
Sahara Press Service (09/18) – President of Republic oversees inaugurationof Secondary School in smara
Business
Renewable Energy World.com (09/19) – International market leaders confirmed their participation at EneR Event 2011 in Casablanca
Market Watch (09/19) – Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
The Korea Herald (09/18) – Morocco pioneering solar energy
MENA Region
The Telegraph (09/19) – Libyan conflict thrusts Niger into unwelcome spotlight
Khaleej Times (09/19) – MENA region faces shortage of budget-friendly homes