The Islamic State terrorist organisation considers Libya to be its "strategic gateway to the whole of Africa", says Dr Mazen Cherif, a Tunisian expert in security and military affairs.
In the wake of Tunisia's historic democratic transition, Magharebia sat down with him in Tunis to get his take on the real threats to the Maghreb and what must be done to protect the region.
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