Project
Eyes on the Maghreb
Offering rigorous analysis, commentary, and interviews on North Africa’s political and economic developments.
About the Project
Eyes on the Maghreb is a comprehensive research and communications project dedicated to advancing nuanced understanding of North Africa’s evolving political economies, regional dynamics, and international engagements. Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing expert video interviews, analytical podcasts, and rigorous country-specific reports, the project provides timely, evidence-based insights into Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. By bridging the divide between academic scholarship and policy discourse, Eyes on the Maghreb seeks to inform and enrich global policy debates, fostering informed engagement with a region of growing strategic significance. In addressing complex governance challenges, socio-economic reforms, and geopolitical shifts, this initiative serves as an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners invested in the Maghreb’s future trajectories.
Project Team
Research & Writing
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From Mali and Sahel response to terror attacks to global energy volatility caused by the Iran war straining emerging markets and disrupting supply chains.
May 6, 2026
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From large-scale coordinated attacks shaking Mali to mounting global energy volatility—highlighted by Goldman Sachs warnings of oil nearing $120—the Iran war is straining emerging markets and disrupting supply chains.
May 2, 2026
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From Sudan war grinding into a prolonged regional crisis to the Iran war continuing to drive energy volatility, disrupt supply chains, and push Europe to reassess routes and energy security strategies across the Mediterranean.
April 22, 2026
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From the Sudan war deepening into a regional humanitarian and security crisis to the Iran war driving sustained energy shocks as well as Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Algeria —explore the latest developments shaping North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Sahel.
April 15, 2026
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As the Iran war continues to drive energy shocks, fuel shortages and fiscal strain across North Africa, Europe races to secure alternative supply routes while Algeria’s evolving energy role and the shifting Sahel security dynamics add new layers of geopolitical complexity.
April 8, 2026
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From the Sudan war’s escalating violence to the Iran war driving energy shocks, fuel shortages, and fiscal strain across North Africa, and Europe scrambling to diversify energy sources in North Africa and secure new supply routes.
April 1, 2026
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From Sahel security recalibration to Iran war aftershocks, North Africa faces energy shocks, fiscal strain, and intensifying competition over influence.
March 25, 2026
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From China’s expanding economic footprint across African markets to Libya’s evolving energy and geopolitical landscape, and intensifying strategic competition between Algeria and Morocco.
March 18, 2026
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From rising migrant deaths in the Mediterranean to Tunisia’s political crackdown, and escalating conflict dynamics in Sudan and the wider Sahel.
March 11, 2026
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From Libya awarding major oil and gas blocks to Chevron and Eni and reviving its energy ambitions and Morocco attracting new aerospace and auto supply-chain investments to Egypt extending rate cuts and securing EU-backed green hydrogen financing.
March 11, 2026
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From Algeria’s investment drive and Egypt unlocking IMF financing while expanding gas and mineral exploration, to renewed Western Sahara diplomacy as well as escalating violence across Sudan and the Sahel.
March 4, 2026
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From France recalibrating its Sahel strategy through renewed security deals with Algeria, to Morocco and Egypt advancing ambitious energy, mining, and logistics projects while Libya grapples with migration and fragile budget mediation.
February 25, 2026
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From Sudan’s deepening humanitarian collapse and escalating jihadist violence in the Sahel, to Libya’s renewed push to position itself as a gas supplier for Europe amid major foreign investments and political shocks.
February 11, 2026
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From the Islamic State claiming attacks in Niger and Mali and tightening its grip on the mineral sector, to Libya receiving investments from Swiss and Qatari firms.
February 4, 2026
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From Mali suffering energy shortages due to militant activity and China accelerating efforts to internationalize the yuan across African markets to Algeria’s state energy firm launching E5 gasoline production.
January 28, 2026
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From Libya signing an international partnership to boost economy and Mali risking a scenario of territorial collapse to the UN’s Sudan envoy meeting with Egyptian officials.
January 21, 2026
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From Morocco expanding green hydrogen development and Egypt deepening energy relations with China to Algeria considering severing ties with the UAE.
January 14, 2026
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From Morocco hosting the Africa Cup of Nations and Libya exploring plans to launch a new airline to China expanding its satellite diplomacy influence over Egypt.
January 7, 2026
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From protests in Tunisia and the African Development Bank securing historic funding to the crisis in Sudan and shipping giant Maersk restarting Red Sea transits.
December 24, 2025
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From protests in Tunisia and Egypt successfully launching the SPNEX satellite to severe flash floods in Morocco and three Sahelian military-led governments announcing regional investment bank.
December 18, 2025
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From Sudan’s worsening crisis and increasing jihadist violence in the Sahel to Libya’s evolving energy debates.
December 10, 2025
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From Egypt’s shifting economic trajectory and Algeria’s renewed geopolitical outreach to intensifying conflict in Sudan and rising insecurity in Mali.
December 3, 2025
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From Algeria’s strategic development push and Morocco’s industrial ambitions to deepening crises in Mali and Sudan.
November 26, 2025
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From Algeria’s political shifts and Mali’s mounting turmoil to Morocco’s diplomatic assertiveness and Egypt’s economic recalibration.
November 19, 2025
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From Morocco’s mounting diplomatic wins and Tunisia’s tightening repression to Egypt’s Gulf-backed recovery push.
November 12, 2025
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From protests in Tunisia to humanitarian crisis caused by Sudan’s civil war and Egypt’s emerging role as a mediator.
November 5, 2025
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From youth-led frustration in Morocco to renewed oil exploration in Libya and high-stakes diplomatic shifts in Algeria.
October 29, 2025
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From Libya’s cash crunch to Algeria’s $60B energy plan and Morocco’s street protests.
October 22, 2025
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From Algeria’s $60 billion energy gamble to Libya’s offshore revival and Morocco’s youth-led protests.
October 14, 2025
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From youth-led protests rocking Morocco to a tribunal halting Niger’s uranium trade
October 8, 2025
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From Morocco opening a military factory with India and Algeria deepening cultural ties with China to Libya’s persisting crisis.
October 1, 2025
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From Egypt declaring Israel an imminent threat to frustrated quake survivors in Morocco.
September 24, 2025
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From worsening tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia concerning the Nile to Mali suing Algeria in the ICJ.
September 17, 2025
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From Ethiopia’s mega-dam threatening upstream Nile water security to Morocco lobbying Washington to Türkiye exploring expanded ties with eastern Libya.
September 10, 2025
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From the accelerating consolidation of power in eastern Libya to Egypt becoming Russia’s top African partner on nuclear power.
September 3, 2025
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From tense relations between Algeria and France to Morocco enhancing its defense capabilities, Egypt looking at Turkish fighter jets.
August 27, 2025
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How the EU can counter and undermine the Kremlin; El Sisi says Egypt won’t compromise on share of Nile water; and more.
August 19, 2025
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Advancing understanding of North Africa’s political economies, governance, and geostrategic role
August 13, 2025
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