North Africa

Power struggle over oil threatens Libya's fragile transition process

Oil production shutdowns are increasingly likely as several players in the sector push their own agenda.

Jason Pack | North Africa | Sep 10, 2021

A general view shows an oil refinery in Libya's northern town of Ras Lanuf on Jan. 11, 2017.

Clashes in Libya’s capital raise concerns over stability ahead of elections

The UN's assistance mission to Libya expressed "grave concern" over the heaviest fighting in months.

Al-Monitor Staff | Libya | Sep 3, 2021

An aerial image shows a picnic tables at a recreational area, built on the former military academy of late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's entourage of female bodyguards, known as "Amazons", between the port and the city centre of the capital Tripoli, on June 8, 2021.

Amnesty calls for Tunisian authorities to 'come clean' over role in illegal rendition of Algerian activist

There is speculation that Slimane Bouhafs was traded for former Tunisian presidential candidate and media magnate Nabil Karoui.

Al-Monitor Staff | North Africa | Sep 3, 2021

Libya's FM signals elections could be delayed

Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush said the Dec. 24 elections could be postponed if lawmakers fail to agree on the electoral law.

Al-Monitor Staff | Libya | Sep 1, 2021

Algeria partly blames Israel in decision to cut ties with Morocco

In explaining his country’s decision to sever diplomatic ties with Morocco, Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra also pointed a finger at Israel.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Aug 25, 2021

Algerian newspapers announces break in Algerian-Moroccan relations

Tunisia fears losing doctors as nation counts cost of COVID surge

Tunisia’s catastrophic third wave of infections this summer has exhausted doctors. Poor working conditions and lack of respite is driving doctors overseas, as medical chiefs warn of dangerous shortages of staff to fight a fourth wave.

Elizia Volkmann | North Africa | Aug 24, 2021

Amira Jamoussi, with a picture of herself pinned on her protective outfit to help others recognize her, gets ready to see patients at the Abderrahmane Memmi Hospital.

Saudi Arabia sends oxygen tanks to Tunisia

The Saudi government also sent medical aid to Tunisia in July during the country's COVID-19 outbreak. Daily virus cases have since gone down in Tunisia.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Aug 20, 2021

Tunisians wait for their turn to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at an inoculation center in Ariana governorate near the capital Tunis on Aug. 8, 2021.

Algeria blames Israel, Morocco for deadly wildfires

The Algerian president's office said two groups were responsible for starting the fires, one of which Algeria accused of receiving support from Israel and Morocco.

Al-Monitor Staff | Algeria | Aug 19, 2021

Intel: US ambassador meets Libya's Hifter in Cairo

The US envoy is for pushing for cooperation with Libya's planned elections in December, State Department says.

Jared Szuba | Libya | Aug 11, 2021

Death toll from Algeria's wildfires rises to 65

At least 25 soldiers died trying to extinguish the fires in Algeria’s Kabylia region.

Al-Monitor Staff | Algeria | Aug 11, 2021

Firefighters battle the flames of a building on fire, in the forested hills of the Kabylia region, east of the capital Algiers, Algeria, Aug. 11, 2021.

At least 7 dead as Algeria battles raging wildfires

Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud blamed criminal activity as civil defense teams worked to contain the fires.

Al-Monitor Staff | Algeria | Aug 10, 2021

Tunisian president tries to reassure those who fear for democracy

Although President Kais Saied asserted that he would respect the constitution, some political parties and governmental organizations expressed their concerns about his monopolization of power.

Mohamed Ali Ltifi | Tunisia | Aug 10, 2021

Tunisian police stand guard outside the parliament, Tunis, Tunisia, July 27, 2021.

Tunisia places senior Ennahda figure under house arrest

Anouar Maarouf, the former communications and technology minister, was reportedly informed by Tunisian authorities that he has been placed under house arrest.

Al-Monitor Staff | Tunisia | Aug 6, 2021

Fending off 'coup' claims, Tunisian president announces anti-corruption drive

Tunisian President Kais Saied has overwhelming public support after ousting the government, but critics warn against a return to authoritarianism.

Stephen Quillen | North Africa | Jul 31, 2021

Tunisian military forces guard the area around the parliament building, following protests in reaction to a move by the president last night to suspend the parliament and dismiss the prime minister, Tunis, Tunisia, July 26, 2021.

Tunisia's president names new interior minister as critics slam 'coup'

Ridha Gharsallaoui's appointment as interior minister comes days after the Tunisian president suspended parliament and fired his prime minister.

Al-Monitor Staff | Tunisia | Jul 30, 2021

North Africa

Power struggle over oil threatens Libya's fragile transition process

Oil production shutdowns are increasingly likely as several players in the sector push their own agenda.

Clashes in Libya’s capital raise concerns over stability ahead of elections

Amnesty calls for Tunisian authorities to 'come clean' over role in illegal rendition of Algerian activist

Libya's FM signals elections could be delayed

Algeria partly blames Israel in decision to cut ties with Morocco

Tunisia fears losing doctors as nation counts cost of COVID surge

Saudi Arabia sends oxygen tanks to Tunisia

Algeria blames Israel, Morocco for deadly wildfires

Intel: US ambassador meets Libya's Hifter in Cairo

Death toll from Algeria's wildfires rises to 65

At least 7 dead as Algeria battles raging wildfires

Tunisian president tries to reassure those who fear for democracy

Tunisia places senior Ennahda figure under house arrest

Fending off 'coup' claims, Tunisian president announces anti-corruption drive

Tunisia's president names new interior minister as critics slam 'coup'

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