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Libya

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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

MENASource

Apr 28, 2017

How Aya Hijazi Ended Up in Sisi’s Seat at the White House

By Dalia Rabie

President Donald Trump did not waste time boasting about his role in the release of Aya Hijazi, Egyptian-American charity worker who had been jailed in Egypt for the past three years. “Did you see Aya?” Trump asked an Associated Press reporter at the beginning of his interview this week. “I asked the government to let […]

North Africa

In the News

Apr 27, 2017

Hellyer Quoted by the World Weekly on Egypt’s Militant Tactics to the War on Terror

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 26, 2017

Hellyer Quoted by the Daily Mail on the Clash of Church and State in Egypt’s Al-Azhar

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 24, 2017

Sirgany Reports for CNN: Ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Freed After Six Years in Detention

By Sarah El Sirgany

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North Africa

Experts