West Africa: Niger and Algeria Rebuild Ties Following Sahel Diplomatic Strains

Niger and Algeria have moved to reset relations following months of strain linked to broader Sahel tensions and shifting regional alliances after a two-day diplomatic engagement… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisian Authorities Arrest 21 People Connected to Protests in Kairouan

The anti-government demonstrations erupted following the death of a young man who had been injured and severely beaten by the Tunisian police in late November. Read more »

Africa: Algeria Hosts Conference On the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa

Algeria recently hosted the International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa (Nov 30-Dec 1, 2025) in Algiers, an AU-backed event pushing for the recognition of… Read more »

Western Sahara: Western Sahara's Decolonization At a Crossroads After 50 Years of Occupation

The US, UK, and France are bringing ever more pressure on the international community to legitimize the illegal occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco, which in turn is handing… Read more »

Tunisia: From Gabès to Sfax - Industrial Pollution in Tunisia Between Deferred Decisions and Accumulated Crises

The Tunisian people's struggle for freedom and justice has for decades been multifaceted, during which their demands have been centered on intertwined political, economic and… Read more »

Egypt: Egyptians Suffer Yet Another IMF-Instigated Price Hike

The fuel price hike is the fifth since the IMF increased its loan amount last year, conditional on the elimination of fuel subsidies and the sale of the public sector. Read more »

Morocco: Moroccans Take to the Streets in Largest Protests in Years

Prioritizing the expenditure of public finances on building stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World cup, while the situation of healthcare sector, education and employment has been… Read more »

Egypt: Alaa Abd El-Fattah Freed - 'One Step at a Time, But Then the Next Step Please....?'

Alaa's release by way of a presidential pardon came after a long international solidarity campaign calling for his freedom and a 10-month hunger strike by his elderly mother. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa's Largest Hydroelectric Dam As Regional Tensions With Egypt and Sudan Persist

Ethiopia has officially opened the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project, marking the end of a 14-year, USD 5 billion undertaking that has… Read more »

Morocco: Pharmacist On Board the Global Sumud Flotilla - 'Health Workers' Solidarity With Palestine Must Be Practiced On the Ground'

Moroccan pharmacist and human rights defender Aziz Rhali explains how he joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to support Palestinian health workers during genocide. Read more »

Tunisia: Global Sumud Flotilla Ship Attacked Ahead of Departure

The "Family Boat", part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was hit while docked in Tunisia before setting sail for Gaza. Read more »

Egypt: Netanyahu Halts Major Gas Deal With Egypt Over Alleged Peace Treaty Violations

Egypt seems to have been caught in Netanyahu's political bargaining trap due to its urgent need for energy supplies. Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia's Authoritarian Spiral Tightens, Four Years After the Coup

Four years have passed since the coup in Tunisia, in which President Kais Saied concentrated power in his hands and entrenched authoritarian rule. Read more »