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Tunisia: Tensions Rise Between President Kaïs Saïed and Military Chiefs
Location:
tunis, tunisia, Tunisia, Maghreb
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
In early August 2024, Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed and senior military officers convened a meeting amid emerging tensions regarding the management of the upcoming presidential campaign. The French site "Africa Intelligence" reports that disagreements have surfaced over the handling of arrests and judicial issues affecting several declared candidates.
Since taking office, Saïed had cultivated a close relationship with the military, including a symbolic gesture of planting an olive tree and a visit to military special [...]
Mali’s Prime Minister Rejects Negotiation with Rebels Amid Intensified Attacks
Location:
kidal mali, Mali, Sahel
Incident Date:
August 19, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
Amidst escalating attacks by rebel groups, Malian Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has firmly rejected the idea of negotiating with these factions, advocating instead for a stronger stance to protect Mali's sovereignty and dignity. On August 18, 2024, marking the fourth anniversary of the coup that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Maiga addressed the nation, emphasizing that the Malian government will not tolerate further humiliation similar to what was endured over the past 30 years.
Maiga [...]
Libya: UN Envoy to Libya Resigns Amidst Political Deadlock and Deteriorating Situation
Location:
tripoli, libya, Libya, Maghreb
Incident Date:
August 20, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Summary:
On August 20, 2024, Abdoulaye Bathily, the UN envoy to Libya, announced his resignation after just 18 months in the role, citing worsening conditions in the country and criticizing Libyan leaders for their lack of political will. Libya remains divided between two rival governments—one in Tripoli, recognized by the UN, and another in the East, aligned with military leader Khalifa Haftar. Bathily condemned the self-serving tactics of Libya's leaders and the foreign interference, particularly [...]