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North Africa and the Sahel
Stories under this heading cover North Africa and the Sahel. North Africa is a region encompassing the northern portion of the African continent. It stretches from the Atlantic shores of Mauritania to Egypt's Suez Canal and the Red Sea. The Sahel spans from the eastern shores of the African continent, starting from Sudan and continuing up to the Atlantic shores of Mauritania and Senegal.
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Russia expanding military footprint in Africa while skirting sanctions
10 June 2025
Russia is expanding its military footprint in Africa, delivering sophisticated weaponry to sub-Saharan conflict zones where a Kremlin-controlled armed force is on the rise. Skirting sanctions imposed by Western nations, Moscow is using cargo ships to send tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery and other high-value equipment to West Africa, according to the Associated Press.
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Libyan Parliament fails to approve new cabinet
9 March 2021
Libya’s Parliament, The House of Representatives (HoR), failed on Monday to reach an agreement to approve the newly selected unity government. The meeting was suspended until today and the chamber summoned Prime Minister-elect Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah for consultations.
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Political stalemate continues to test Tunisia's fragile democracy
8 March 2021
In Tunisia, the standoff between the various political forces, and the country's institutions shows no signs of abating. The fragile democracy that emerged after the 2011 "Arab Spring" protests appears increasingly under threat.
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Libyan political process in jeopardy
3 March 2021
The political process in Libya risks being thrown into turmoil amid reports of bribery during the selection of an interim prime minister in a UN-sponsored process.
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Polisario Front demands UN keeps its promises, as European Court starts addressing a case challenging an EU-Morocco trade agreement
2 March 2021
The European Court of Justice will start considering the Western Sahara issue in a case brought by the Polisario Front challenging fishery and agriculture agreements between the European Union and Morocco that allow Rabat to export agricultural products and fish from the disputed territory.
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Tunisia's institutions head towards a dangerous deadlock
27 February 2021
Rivalry between the national institutions in Tunisia threatens the basis of this rare but fragile democratic state in North Africa. Some parties have called for street protests in support of one side or the other.
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Divergent views emerge on future Sahel strategy
26 February 2021
Despite the deployment of the G5 force with the backing of France, the Sahel region continues to suffer from regular jihadist attacks. Although France and its allies participated in the G5 summit last week, they appeared to be pursuing diverging courses of action for combating threats from insurgents.
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Libya's new prime minister starts work on the formation of a government of national unity
15 February 2021
Libya's newly appointed prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, confirmed on Saturday that he has started work on forming a new government of national unity. The new prime minister said in his selection he will prioritise efficiency, whilst taking into account the need to include members from across Libya's diverse the political spectrum
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Morocco-Polisario dispute spreads to media and legal platforms
14 February 2021
The conflict between the Polisario Front, fighting for the independence of Western Sahara, and Morocco, in recent days spilled over to the media with both sides accusing each other of spreading fake news and manipulating the views of local communities.
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Tunisia's unrest continues amid political uncertainty
12 February 2021
A number of young people are continuing to demonstrate against unjust living conditions in Tunisia. Earlier protests were met with strong police resistance leading to several arrests and injuries. Ten years after the revolution, Tunisia faces mistrust and political stagnation.