Security issues in North Africa have been in the news recently. There is news coverage in Spain about Morocco stepping up its military presence near the Spanish-controlled enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, which, by the way, are located in North Africa. There is also a lot of chatter, possibly fake news, about a Russian military presence in Tunisia. But those chatters are indications of a discomfort settling in the region over militarization and disruptive trends in geopolitics. Continue here.
Burkina Faso Junta Faces Governance Challenges Amid Controversies and Rumors
The military junta in Burkina Faso is not governing at ease. The country is struggling with repressive actions from the junta, with opposition figures, lawyers and activities feeling the brunt of the regime.