UN Envoy Warns: Libya Election Hopes in Doubt
The positive air which came about between rival groups in Libya after talks in Morocco appeared to have opened a...
Year: 2023
Francis Ghiles: How the West still gets Tunisia wrong
After the 2011 revolt forced Ben Ali out of power, many Western observers deluded themselves into thinking that Tunisia was...
Algeria and Russia ramp up relations
President Vladimir Putin and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged to deepen their two countries’ “strategic partnership” as the Kremlin seeks...
Hafed Al-Ghwell: Saied’s bid to save the Tunisian economy
Tunisia is teetering on the brink as a range of challenges continue to undermine its hobbled economy. Despite glimmers of...
Ihsane El Kadi sentenced to 7 years by Algerian court
Algeria's crackdown on media continues to shock the world. High-profile Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi has been sentenced to three...
Khaftar calls for new observers present in Libya’s elections
Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar called on June 16th for a unified government of technocrats to organize long-delayed elections, in...
Salem AlKetbi: A brand new Saudi Arabia
Today is a whole new ball game in the longstanding alliance between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States...
Europe’s Role in Libya’s Division
With the death of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, we were reminded of the special links and relationships he...
Israel’s Negev summit postponed for fourth time
A controversial conference between Israel and a select group of Arab governments has been postponed for a fourth time over...
Andrew Hammond on Populism’s Future
This week’s downfall of Boris Johnson and the death of Silvio Berlusconi — two of Europe’s best-known and most successful...
Robin Mills: Are hydrogen cars and trucks the future?
Hydrogen-driven heavy road vehicles could be a useful contributor to the MENA region's decarbonisation plans, particularly as it expands its...
Religious leader in Morocco accused of sexploitation
A religious leader in Morocco, who doesn't repect the King as the highest authority, has been charged and sentenced for...
It’s coming home. Algeria wants more business with Russia
Algeria’s relations with Russia, which reached a new height in November 2022 when this North African country signed an unprecedented...
French pension row with Morocco set to worsen relations
A new row is looming between Morocco and France over a crackdown on Moroccans who have French residency but no...
Migrants deaths reveal shocking numbers from MENA
Nearly 3,800 people died on migration routes within and from the Middle East and North Africa last year, the highest...
