Egypt
Egypt will re-open Rafah crossing despite delays
Egypt was due to open the crossing on November 15
EgyptSaudi and Egyptian regional aims may diverge sharply
Cairo happily supported Riyadh against Doha -- but is getting cold feet when it comes to Tehran
Saudi ArabiaEgypt's Sisi is preparing the ground for re-election
The incumbent is expected to secure a second four-year term at the 2018 presidential elections
EgyptProspects for North Africa in 2018
North Africa governments are preparing for elections over the next two years
LibyaEgypt will have to wait to see pay-off from Hamas deal
Cairo pushed to reunite rival Palestinian factions in order to improve conditions on its own restive Sinai Peninsula
EgyptEgypt will tightly regulate media ahead of 2018 poll
The cabinet has implemented new bylaws restricting media further
EgyptSisi will stand by Egypt's security forces
A deadly attack against police has raised questions about the competency of the security sector
EgyptEthiopian Nile waters will muddy regional rivalries
As Ethiopia looks to harness the Nile's hydroelectric potential, regional tensions are once again coming to the surface
Ethiopia
