Algeria’s new military airstrips near Moroccan border heighten tensions

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Recent satellite images analyzed by the Atlantic Observatory of Defense and Armament (OADA) reveal that Algeria has been constructing strategic military airstrips just 72 kilometers from the Moroccan border. The new infrastructure includes hardened aircraft shelters, ammunition depots, and radar stations directed toward Moroccan territory—further escalating tensions between the two North African rivals. A Strategic Move with Military Implications The newly built … Read more

Young people leaving Morocco. Good or bad for the country?

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The streets of Casablanca, Tangier, and Rabat are filled with ambitious young Moroccans dreaming of a better future. But for many, that future lies outside Morocco. Over 400,000 Moroccans emigrated in 2022 alone, with youth (aged 18–35) making up 60% of that number. This exodus raises urgent questions: Is this trend a survival strategy for individuals, or … Read more