North Africa
Maghreb lockdown rush may reflect low health capacity
Across North Africa, authorities have introduced stringent measures to counter COVID-19
North AfricaMaghreb economies may be especially exposed to virus
Tunisia and Algeria have joined Morocco in suspending flights in an effort to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus
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 AfricaSpain faces tough balancing act in Maghreb outreach
Podemos's reception of a Sahrawi delegation angered Morocco, but a subsequent official disavowal may have irked Algeria
SpainNorth 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 Africa