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

Is Tunisia’s fragile democracy under threat?

In the midst of stifling political, health and economic crises, Tunisian President Kais Saied decided to sack the prime minister and suspend parliament in a move some described as a “coup.”

Mohamed Ali Ltifi | Tunisia | Jul 30, 2021

The Tunisian army barricades the parliament building in the capital, Tunis, on July 26, 2021.

Tunisian presidency fires head of state TV, other top officials

The firing comes days after Tunisian President Kais Saied announced he was sacking the prime minister and suspending parliament.

Al-Monitor Staff | North Africa | Jul 30, 2021

Tunisian President Kais Saied delivers a speech following the launch of Russia's Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan carrying 38 foreign satellites among them Tunisia's first satellite Challenge-1, at Telnet telecommunications group in the capital Tunis on March 22, 2021.

The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic

Also: United States, Iraq stay focused on Islamic State; Gulf eyes solar energy; Russia’s Syria policy puzzles Israel; Afghan refugees trigger backlash in Turkey; Erdogan puts spotlight on Cyprus ghost town.

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Tunisia | Jul 28, 2021

Leading Tunisian Islamist party under investigation for alleged foreign funding

Tunisia's largest party, Ennahda, is accused of accepting funding from abroad for its political campaigns, as political turmoil continues in the North African country.

Al-Monitor Staff | Tunisia | Jul 28, 2021

Members of the Ennahda Islamist bloc attend a parliamentary session.

Tunisians decry coup, while president's supporters claim 'second revolution'

On the streets of Tunis, rumors and anticipation of July 25 demonstrations have been circulating for weeks.

Elizia Volkmann | Tunisia | Jul 27, 2021

President Kais Saied backers on July 26, 2021

US 'concerned' by Tunisia turmoil, no determination if 'coup' underway

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that the administration will wait for the State Department to conduct a legal analysis before determining whether the situation in Tunisia constitutes a coup.

Al-Monitor Staff | Tunisia | Jul 27, 2021

A Tunisian protester lifts a national flag at an anti-government rally as security forces block off the road in front of the Parliament in the capital Tunis on July 25, 2021.

Turkish officials condemn Tunisian 'coup' but keep it measured

While AKP officials have denounced the Tunisian president's sacking of the prime minister and suspension of parliament as a "coup," Ankara’s language was markedly less incendiary than when Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi overthrew the country’s popularly elected president in 2013.

Amberin Zaman | Turkey | Jul 26, 2021

In a photo taken from the TV station of President Kais Saied, the president announces the dissolution of parliament and Prime Minister Mechichi's government on July 25, 2021.

Tunisian police storm Al Jazeera's offices amid political upheaval

Following President Kais Saied's suspension of parliament, Tunisian troops on Monday prevented the parliament speaker from entering the building.

Al-Monitor Staff | Tunisia | Jul 26, 2021

Biden administration transfers first Guantanamo detainee to Morocco

A government panel cleared Abdul Latif Nasir for release in 2016, but the Moroccan detainee remained at the US prison during the Trump administration.

Al-Monitor Staff | U.S. | Jul 19, 2021

Tunisia receives medical aid from regional states as virus cases rise

Morocco, Egypt, the UAE and others have sent virus-related aid to Tunisia recently.

Al-Monitor Staff | North Africa | Jul 16, 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

Is Tunisia’s fragile democracy under threat?

Tunisian presidency fires head of state TV, other top officials

The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic

Leading Tunisian Islamist party under investigation for alleged foreign funding

Tunisians decry coup, while president's supporters claim 'second revolution'

US 'concerned' by Tunisia turmoil, no determination if 'coup' underway

Turkish officials condemn Tunisian 'coup' but keep it measured

Tunisian police storm Al Jazeera's offices amid political upheaval

Biden administration transfers first Guantanamo detainee to Morocco

Tunisia receives medical aid from regional states as virus cases rise

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