A stepping stone to EuropeAfrican migrants have long seen Ceuta as a stepping stone to Europe. But the Spanish enclave in North Africa has never seen such a rapid influx of arrivals. Local officials accused Morocco of relaxing its border controls amid a diplomatic spat with Spain. The countries' relations have been strained since Spain accepted a Moroccan rebel leader for hospital treatment.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 18, 2021 14:15 UTC