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Egypt and Sudan discuss the Nile, as Cairo seeks to stabilise neighbour
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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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Report speaks of resurgence of Al Qaida and ISIS in Sahel and Syria
1 August 2025
A new UN expert report to the Security Council released Wednesday (30 July) highlights the escalating threat posed by Islamic State (ISIS) and al‑Qaida affiliates across Africa, with risks also rising in Syria. The report claims that Africa has now become the centre of extremist activity as groups exploit weakened governance and regional instability. In Syria, the post‑Assad transition remains volatile. The report warns that both ISIS and al‑Qaida perceive Syria as a strategic base for international operations. Over 5,000 foreign fighters are believed to have participated in the December 2024 offensive in Damascus, raising fears of ideological spread and extremist infiltration across borders.
The report also notes the dangers of online radicalisation. Groups such as ISIS continue to radicalise individuals and orchestrate attacks in Europe, America and beyond via secure messaging networks.
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Tunisian president says change is on its way
25 March 2021
President Kais Saied said he is willing to oversee a national dialogue, with an active youth participation, to address a wide range of economic and political issues. The initiative for the dialogue was brought forward by the influential Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT). It has also been something that has been discussed and advocated by activists and civil society members.
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Eastern government recognises Libya's unity government
24 March 2021
The eastern-based government of Libya officially recognised the new Government of National Unity (GNU). A delegation of the GNU, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Al-Gatrani, arrived in Benghazi, and received the office location from the now-former eastern government. The handover processes will occur on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Libyan unity government sworn in
16 March 2021
Libya’s first unity government in seven years was sworn in before the parliament in Tobruk on Monday – a step that received positive appraisal from regional and international parties alike. More than 100 parliamentarians and several Arab and foreign ambassadors attended the ceremony. Earlier on the same day, Dbeibah and his cabinet took the oath of office before the High Court in the capital Tripoli before heading to Tobruk. The government will officially start its duties as of today.
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After a decade of turmoil, Libya finally has a unified government
11 March 2021
Libya finally has a unified government after a decade of chaos, war and political divisions. On Wednesday (10 March) the Libyan Parliament - the House of Representatives (HoR) - finally approved the proposed cabinet by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.
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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.