North Africa
Al-Qaida's focus is shifting from Maghreb to Sahel
The killing of al-Qaida's Maghreb leader comes as the group shifts its attention from North to West Africa
North AfricaProspects for North Africa to end-2020
An economic downturn casts a shadow over the region, while the Libya conflict is entering a new phase
North AfricaOnline activism will cross Maghreb national divides
Separated by disputes of national governments, North African citizens are increasingly engaging with each other online
North AfricaNorth Africa will struggle to rein in wheat imports
All the region’s countries are major wheat importers, but some governments are looking for ways to cut back
North AfricaNATO’s Southern Hub will turn attention southwards
The Southern Hub is meant to enhance NATO’s 360-degree defence, but its main focus is the Middle East and North Africa
NATOMiddle East police reform will see slow progress
Arab states struggle to overcome the legacy of colonialist, top-down internal security forces
Middle EastGrassroots will drive North Africa women’s rights push
Across the Maghreb, unprecedented bottom-up activist movements have begun advancing the agenda of women’s rights
North AfricaMaghreb leaders face a growing challenge from unions
The whole region is witnessing discontent over socio-economic conditions and disenfranchisement with the political elite
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