Civic education hub in Tunis, shaping minds since the French-era lycée.
Nigeria is becoming central to a new model of counterterrorism. AFRICOM says security outcomes depend on intelligence sharing and coordinated action, with Nigeria at the heart of operations against ISIS and other groups. US forces have withdrawn most personnel, but partnerships continue through intelligence and joint actions.
Protests across western Libya intensify as heatwaves push outages to new highs. Demonstrators demand accountability and the dissolution of fractured authorities after massive power cuts disrupt daily life and energy supplies.
Protests surge as Tunisia faces extreme heat, water and power shortages, with opposition groups criticizing President Kais Saied’s leadership. Demonstrators demand restored public services, release of detainees, and steps toward political reform amid ongoing economic strain.
The UN-backed 4+4 committee has forged an initial framework to hold presidential and parliamentary elections within 24 months under a unified executive. While rival institutions signaled tentative support, implementation remains the biggest hurdle as divisions persist and power-sharing is tested.
A wave of crackdowns on Tunisian civil society has intensified, with arrests, detentions, and financial probes targeting NGOs and activists. Rights groups warn this strategy aims to close civic space ahead of or after political power maneuvers, while some authorities defend the measures as anti-corruption and security efforts.
All Africa and The New Arab report on Sudan and Libya highlight shifting peace efforts, international engagement, and the challenges of implementing agreements amid ongoing conflict and political divisions. Developments include Sudan’s civilian-led dialogue debates and Libya’s evolving roadmap toward elections, with AU and UN backing and warnings of implementation gaps.