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Sahel: Tension over unfulfilled Niger fuel delivery to MaliF

Niger is the new energy producing hub in the Sahel and as such, it is providing hope for other nations in the region that their energy problems would be reduced given Niger's hydrocarbon reserves. Niger already has a deal to supply Mali. But there has been a...
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Egypt: Efforts at a National Dialogue Undermined by an Unhinged Political PoliceF

Egypt is sending mix signals on its human rights records. Some in Cairo’s political system are trying hard to project the image of an Egypt complying with international human rights standards, but the security apparatus remains active in undermining those efforts and...
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Tunisia: Harsh Conditions for Migrants in North Africa as they Seek Path to ItalyF

Nearly 80% of migrants in Tunisia are exclusively interested in migrating to Italy. The finding may be intuitive given the geographical location of Tunisia and its proximity to Italy, but it also reflects that fact that Tunisia is not seen as the final destination for most migrants. Migrants say their struggles in Tunisia makes Italy inevitably more attractive.

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Flurry of Major Infrastructure and Energy Projects in West MaghrebF

Algeria and Morocco are committing big investments in infrastructure and energy, from building new railroad networks and expanding highways, to creating electricity from renewable sources to boosting production of fossil fuel.

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