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This note summarizes recent developments in Morocco and the situation in Western Sahara, the disputed territory to the south which has been occupied by Morocco. The author argues that the resolution of the situation depends on renegotiating the social contracts on which North Africa's states are based. A broadening of participation, above all through the extension of legal employment, targeted investment on education, health and skills, and the establishment of independent legal and regulatory frameworks, will go some way towards addressing socio-economic stresses.