US to withdraw troops from Niger by September Washington intends to maintain its diplomatic presence at the embassy in Niamey to salvage its foothold of influence in the Sahel as well as limit Russia's military inroads in Africa. North Africa
Pentagon confirms talks to withdraw US troops from Niger Washington failed to reach a compromise with junta leaders in Niamey, as Russia continues to make gains across the Sahel. North Africa
What Niger-US rupture says about Russia and West's shaky future in Sahel Niger’s decision to suspend military cooperation with the United States follows rising anti-Western sentiment in the region. North Africa
US aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties Niger’s ruling military junta announced Saturday it was cutting ties with US special operations forces, threatening to undermine a key point of US influence as Russia expands its military foothold across Central Africa. North Africa
Breaking Last Updated: December 6, 2023, 4:28 pm US says Sudanese armed forces, RSF rebels committed war crimes North Africa
As Ramadan arrives, inflation chokes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia In North African nations, higher food costs will make it harder to access supplies for the festive month. North Africa
2023 Mideast happiness rankings: UAE, Israel happiest as Lebanon hits bottom The Middle East and North Africa region remains the least happy region after sub-Saharan Africa globally, but several regional nations have become happier in comparison to the previous period. Gulf
Russia's Wagner activities expanding in Libya despite growing Western scrutiny The Wagner Group has sought to use Libya as a forward base for its activities in the Sahel region, particularly Chad and Niger, while building spheres of influence with local communities and smuggling networks in the southern border regions of Libya. North Africa
Tunisian authorities arrest union leader as Saied widens crackdown More critics and opponents of President Kais Saied are being detained on an almost daily basis amid a growing crackdown. North Africa
Biden administration budget would slash Tunisia’s economic aid The State Department’s latest budget calls for steep cuts to US economic aid to several countries in the Middle East while largely sustaining military aid. Tunisia
Morocco’s phosphate giant OCP put to test as Africa’s fertilizer market heats up Global players are taking an interest in the African fertilizer market, putting the dominant position of Morocco's phosphate producer to the test. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
MidEast freedom rankings: Syria worst, Tunisia in decline, says Freedom House Syria remains to be the least and Israel the best performing country when it comes civil and political freedoms while the biggest one-year decline has been observed in Tunisia. Turkey
Tunisia from champion of 'Arab Spring' to sinking into racial crisis Migrants from southern Africa continue to travel north in hopes of reaching Europe, but Tunisian President Kais Saied's recent harsh rhetoric has drawn both condemnation and quiet support. North Africa
Sub-Saharans in Tunisia fear for their lives following Saied's racist comments A wave of violent racist attacks on sub-Saharan people living in Tunisia has spread across the country since President Kais Saied declared his belief in a conspiracy to change the demographic of Tunisia. North Africa
Turnips to the rescue? UK tomato shortages could last weeks as Morocco curbs exports After Morocco restricted certain exports, several large British supermarkets have started rationing produce. North Africa
Algeria can achieve energy security and growth, but Sonatrach must change Pro: To take advantage of higher energy costs and demand, Algeria's state-owned oil and gas company will need to make these fundamental reforms. Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
The Takeaway: Can Libya pull off elections in 2023? Plus, the US condemns an Israeli minister's call to "wipe out" a Palestinian town, and concerns grow over Iran's nuclear activity. North Africa
