Sep 6, 2024 | Issues, Mauritania, Migration, Regions, Sahel, Social Issues
In recent years, Mauritania has become a sought-after destination for irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, particularly from Mali, which has been plagued by armed conflict and economic crises. According to Mauritanian authorities, over 150,000 migrants have...
Aug 20, 2024 | Issues, Maghreb, Middle East, Migration, Regions, Sahel, Social Issues
A recent survey by the Arab Barometer Center revealed that the desire to emigrate is increasing among populations in Arab countries. The survey showed significant differences in emigration desires across different countries. Tunisia topped the list, with 46% of its...
Aug 18, 2024 | Environment, Front story, Issues, Maghreb, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Sahel
Every summer, the Sahara and Sahel regions experience floodings that cause deaths and damage. This year, however, the magnitude of the destruction appears more severe. In this month of August devastating rains and floods hit the corridor stretching from southern Libya...
Aug 18, 2024 | Front story, Issues, Niger, Regions, Sahel, Social Issues
The Sahelian nation of Niger is facing persistent problems of security, economic and social nature. Its biggest problem, obviously, is the Jihadist threat that has been wreaking havoc, in particular on its western side, along its borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. It...
Aug 18, 2024 | Front story, Issues, Middle East, Multi Crises
The Middle East has captured global attention since October 2023, so much so that the coverage of the war Ukraine eased considerably. The death toll in Gaza has reached the 40,000 mark and for some time, we have been warned of the potential of the widening of the war...
Aug 17, 2024 | Front story, Issues, Multi Crises, Sahel, Southern Africa, West Africa
We are past mid-year 2024 and let’s take stock of what’s happening in Africa. The stage is set for a large number of African nations to remain unstable indefinitely, at least over the next decade or so. Rather that stabilize and progress, many African nations, if not...
