Libya : “last opportunity” for Islamists to establish a state

Prime Minister Zeidan has stated that Libyans “now believe that militias are dangerous” and should be disarmed. The government has been faced with the uphill task of asserting its authority in a weapon infested country.  Zeidan said that the “revolution ended with the end of Ghadafi” and there is need to establish a state now. […]

Tunisian PM to reshuffle cabinet amid tension with parliament leading party

Tunisia’s Premier Elyes Fakhfakh Monday said he would in the next coming weeks shake up the government amid open dispute with the parliament majority party, Ennahdha, which has called for his replacement over an alleged conflict of interest. Statement from Fakhfakh’s office said the head of the government went lengths over the past week to […]

Morocco/Sahara: Polisario Getting More Anxious as African Summit Draws Closer

As the 28th African summit due in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) by end of January gets closer, the Algeria-backed Polisario separatist front is becoming more and more nervous and agitated. The reason of this growing anxiety is that Morocco is expected to rejoin the African Union during the summit as nearly 40 out of the 54 […]