One year on Sudan’s war: 14,700 killed, 8.6M displaced, 4.9M face starvation As the war in Sudan enters its second year, the humanitarian situation is worsening by the day with no prospects of an imminent end of the hostilities. North Africa Pulse
Tunisia’s parliament to consider bill criminalizing relations with Israel The draft law criminalizes economic, cultural and military ties with Israel and comes amid growing unrest in the region as Israel intensifies its military campaign in Gaza. North Africa Pulse
Russia maintains Libya role after Wagner's mutiny, Prigozhin's death A senior defense official visited eastern Libya to meet with the Libyan National Army and assure them that Russian support would continue. North Africa Pulse
Analysis Will Israel recognize Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara? Visiting Rabat officially for the first time, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering recognizing the kingdom’s sovereignty over the disputed region. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Egypt: Sisi's Africa tour highlights GERD, economic, climate change challenges By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis One year on, Algeria-Spain blockade shows little sign of easing By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
After local electoral wins, Tunisia's independents aim even higher After making major gains in the 2018 local elections, independent candidates expect voters' disappointment in Tunisia's ruling parties to help them win this fall's legislative and presidential elections elections. Tunisia
Algeria’s army moves from arbiter to central player in politics The protests have thrust Algeria’s behind-the-scenes kingmaker into an unwelcome limelight. Algeria
Algeria officials show growing signs of desperation as protests push on Protests continue in Algeria, where the regime hopes its selective culling of the political elite will appease the demonstrators. Algeria
How unemployment helped drive Algeria protests In addition to charges of nepotism and corruption among the ruling class, bleak employment prospects — particularly for youth — drove many Algerians to the streets. Algeria
The emerging front-runners in Algeria’s uncertain election Four prospective candidates have the organizational support and the name recognition to launch credible campaigns on short notice. Algeria
Human rights report traces Tunisia's bloody past, demands plan for justice Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission has given the government one year to develop an action plan to create a truly just and free democratic state. Tunisia
Tunisian president says he won't run again — sort of Speculation shrouds Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi's declaration that he will not run for a second term and his call to unfreeze the Nidaa Tounes party membership of Prime Minister Youssef Chahed. Tunisia
Protests drag on as Algerians demand real change Protests in Algeria continue even with an interim president in place and fresh elections set for July, and the country’s economy may soon suffer. Algeria
US eyes bigger role for Libyan warlord as civil war looms The United States has long struggled with how to handle Khalifa Hifter, as the former CIA asset has repeatedly threatened to march on the war-torn country’s capital. Libya
Moscow cultivates neutral image as Libya quakes Despite the Russians' nominal condemnation of renewed fighting in Libya and continuing contacts with all the major players, Moscow doesn’t want to see Gen. Khalifa Hifter defeated. Libya
The backstory to Hifter's march on Tripoli Libya has been in a constant state of civil war for five years, and the unique patterns of the Libyan civil war must not be forgotten as we parse its latest developments. The recent march on Tripoli by Khalifa Hifter's forces is more about media optics and projecting power, than about precipitating a blood bath for control of the capital. Libya
Gays in Tunisia still suffer under archaic laws A new report on Tunisia's sodomy law highlights how members of the LGBTQ community who turn to police for protection can instead be subjected to abuse and violence. Tunisia
