Hafed Al-Ghwell: North Africa in the new era of global trade
North Africa is undergoing a quiet yet profound economic realignment. The region, traditionally a crossroads of civilizations, is swiftly repositioning...
Grace Sharp
Mustafa Fetouri: Turkey’s grip on Libya
Over the past 14 years, Turkey’s involvement in Libya has shifted from a narrowly focused military intervention to a complex,...
Intissar Fakir: Moroccan youth lose faith in government
Hundreds of young Moroccans are protesting across 11 cities since September 27 under the banner “GenZ 212,” demanding action on failing healthcare...
Jasim Al-Azzawi: Egypt’s silent crisis and the paradox of stability
Egypt has long been an enigma to the world, a bewildering paradox for over a decade. It appears, outwardly, to...
Martin Jay: The mirage of Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The waiting is agonizing as it is prolonged. The Trump deal offered finally to Hamas is on the table for...
Dalia Ghanem: North Africa’s scramble for the Sahel
As Western governments lament their waning influence across the Sahel – France handed over its last base in Chad in January, effectively...
Thousands flee northeast Nigeria following militant violence surge
More than 5,000 residents have fled northeast Nigeria into neighbouring Cameroon following the capture of Kirawa, a border town in...
Dan Jones: Building crisis resilience beyond evacuation in Libya
When trouble flares in Libya, you can almost set your watch by the convoys of white SUVs pulling out of...
Lorenzo Maria Pacini: The Sahel’s struggle for a free Africa
A word of advice: keep your eyes on what is happening in the Sahel. And, above all, do not ignore...
Tafi Mhaka: The US and Russia’s proxy war is bleeding Africa
On September 14, The Washington Post revealed that the United States has quietly opened talks focused on counterterrorism with Mali’s...
Yossi Mekelberg: Eliminating journalists eliminates the truth
One of Israel’s best-selling pitches for many years, which has helped it maintain the support of the US and Europe...
Japan halts Africa exchange program amid false immigration claims
Japan’s international aid agency announced on September 25 that it will cancel a friendship exchange program with African nations after...
Hafed Al-Ghwell: The unraveling of the UN
The UN enters its 81st year expecting to be viewed as a beacon of global governance — but is more...
Sareen Malik: Africa’s future runs on water, treat it as essential
Crises in Africa rarely begin with politics alone. They often start with water — too little, too dirty, or unfairly...
Europe in ‘drone arms race’ with Russia, Germany cautions
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has issued a stark warning that Europe is entering a “drone arms race,” framing the...
