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MENASource

May 10, 2017

Factbox: Algeria’s Parliamentary Election

By Elissa Miller and Husayn Hosoda

On May 4th, Algerians went to the polls to cast their ballots in the country’s parliamentary elections. The ruling coalition of the National Liberation Front or Front de Libération Nationale (FLN) and the National Rally for Democracy (RND) emerged victorious, respectively winning 164 and ninety-seven of the 462 seats in the national assembly.

North Africa

In the News

May 7, 2017

Miller in The Arab Weekly: A Possible Breakthrough for Libya

By Elissa Miller

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Libya

In the News

May 7, 2017

Mabrouk Quoted by Enterprise on US-Egypt Relations

By Mirette F. Mabrouk

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North Africa

In the News

May 5, 2017

Mezran Meets with US-Libyan Business Association

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

May 4, 2017

Eljarh Quoted by Bloomberg on the Deal Between Libya’s Feuding Administrations

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

MENASource

May 3, 2017

Conflict Flares Between Sinai Tribes and the Islamic State

By Ahmed Zaghloul Shallata

Recent clashes occurred in the south of Rafah between fighters loyal to Wilayat Sinai––previously known as Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, which joined the Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL, Daesh) in 2014––and the Tarabin tribe. This follows a militant attack on April 17 against a truck belonging to a Tarabin tribesman as it carried cigarettes towards Gaza. After […]

North Africa

In the News

May 3, 2017

Hellyer Quoted by the Independent on the Pope’s Visit to Egypt

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

MENASource

May 2, 2017

Can Tunisia’s Government Make Necessary Reforms in the Face of Popular Demonstrations?

By Elissa Miller

Last summer, Tunisia’s parliament ousted former Prime Minister Habib Essid, a vote of no-confidence, as President Beji Caid Essebsi announced his intent to form a new unity government. He appointed Youssef Chahed, a little known young technocrat, to replace Essid. Chahed was presented as a fresh-faced, “courageous alternative” who would be better situated to push […]

North Africa

MENASource

May 1, 2017

Algeria’s Elections in an Atmosphere of Uncertainty

By Sabina Henneberg

Algeria is facing change in several interrelated areas. Upcoming parliamentary elections on May 5 will therefore take place in an atmosphere of rising uncertainty. Coupled with the fact that those in power realize that change is needed, and have taken steps to diversify the economy and adopt constitutional amendments in recent years, means the elections […]

North Africa

In the News

Apr 28, 2017

Sirgany in CNN: Pope Francis in Egypt: ‘No to Every Form of Violence’

By Sarah El Sirgany

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North Africa

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