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Anatomy of a Failure: How Tunisia’s Democracy Was Undermined
Internal political betrayal, external cynicism, and the unravelling of the Arab Spring’s last laboratory. On 25 July 2026, thousands of Tunisians took to the ... -
Libya’s Elite Pact
In mid-June of 2026, the two rival factions claiming to be Libya’s official government agreed to a power sharing deal. In it, Prime Minister ... -
When a Story of Homecoming Is Filmed in a Homeland Still Awaiting Return
I am from Dakhla, on the Atlantic coast of Western Sahara. For thirteen years, I have been unable to return safely because of my ... -
Africa and Eurasia Are Working in Partnership – The World Just Hasn’t Noticed
In 2022, Egypt joined as a partner to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a political, economic, and security organisation of Eurasian states. As Bishkek, ... -
Libya’s Electoral Mirage: The Illusion of American Optimism
As international diplomatic efforts intensify in attempts to overcome Libya’s prolonged political deadlock, a renewed US approach has emerged, marked by a noticeable tone ... -
The Pagak Pivot: South Sudan’s Strategic Realignment and the Transformation of Nile Basin Politics
On May 9, 2026, the Sudanese newspaper Al-Sayha first broke the exclusive report alleging that Juba had issued an ‘urgent’ directive ordering the termination ... -
How Cairo’s “Garbage City” became the envy of the world
Recycling Cairo’s trash for free while providing employment to tens of thousands, the Zabbaleen have much to teach other cash-strapped cities. In the scorching ... -
Ethiopia’s quest for a seaport, Egypt and the geopolitics of the Nile Basin
Tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt go back decades and reveal a web of Cold War intrigue, clandestine diplomacy and internal meddling. With Cairo winning ... -
The puzzle of Libya’s ancient ruins
Libya is replete with ancient ruins, archaeological sites and cultural landmarks. Why aren’t the locals interested? In the summer of 2023, I went home ...
