Hafed Al-Ghwell: Illiberalism threatens Libya’s prospects
In a world roiling with turmoil and uncertainty, Libya finds itself precariously balanced between a fragile peace and looming chaos....
Opinion
Baria Alamuddin: Sahel awash with coups and chaos
Hardly a single state across Africa’s vast Sahel region has escaped the curse of coups in recent years. With Niger...
Elisabeth Myers: Why Morocco does not need F-35 jets
Morocco’s potential acquisition of American F-35 fighter jets will undoubtedly raise tensions with Algeria and could even spark a war....
Jean-Loup Samaan: Niger’s coup gives West terrorism dilemma
On July 26th, a group of Niger’s military officers announced the toppling of President Mohamed Bazoum and the suspension of the...
Israel’s Sahara Recognition Baffles Moroccans
Many Moroccans are finding it hard to balance their support for Western Sahara with their empathy for Palestinians "The...
Saber Blidi: Algeria’s smoke and mirrors
Algeria is putting out two contradictory narratives. One paints a rosy picture and a brilliant future for the country, while...
France’s View on Its Relationship with Algeria
France was, perhaps still is, putting out the fire extinguishing the fire sparked by the killing of Nael Marzouki. The...
Maria Maalouf: Will Israel destroy democracy itself?
An important question now being asked in Washington’s many political circles, as well as all over the world, is: Will...
John Wight on Palestinians: Humanity’s Cause
Well here we are again, discussing the aftermath of yet another Israeli military operation to ‘stamp out terrorism’. Yet again...
Saber Blidi on France’s North African Community
Attitudes and popular reactions in Algeria to the riots and protests which shook France following the killing of the 17-year-old...
Algeria, Tunisia, Russia Trilogy by Salah Al-Din
Tunisian President Kais Saied followed his friend, the Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's visit to Moscow, and the manner in which...
Hafed Al-Ghwell: Is Libya really ready for party politics?
Libya remains roiled by instability after more than a decade of a murky “transition” that has side-tracked its political journey,...
Oussama Romdhani: The EU can’t fix North Africa’s problems
On June 14, the Adriana, a ramshackle fishing boat carrying up to 750 migrants headed for Italy, capsized and sank...
Zaid M. Belbagi: Morocco-Spain tunnel all good news?
Tariq ibn Ziyad, having landed in Spain and sent the Umayyad navy back to Tangier, told his troops: “Where will...
Chris Doyle: how to tackle the migration racket head on
It is that time of year again, when wealthy Northern Europeans dust off their swimsuits and descend on the warm,...
