North Africa

Out of the Middle East and into Africa, the Arab Speaking World spreads well beyond the Gulf and the Levant…

Divide, Conquer: Attack on Egypt’s ‘Ultras’ Imminent

Divide, Conquer: Attack on Egypt’s ‘Ultras’ Imminent

JAMES M DORSEY: There appears to be a concerted plan by the Egyptian judiciary and security forces to confront militant football fans. It may, though, backfire. …

Uncertainty Undermining Joy of New Freedom

Uncertainty Undermining Joy of New Freedom

FRANCIS MATTHEW: The positive side of continual political change has got lost in the Arab world. Fear of uncertainty has killed the joy of new political life.…

‘Democracy Is Doing’: Egyptians ‘Do It’

‘Democracy Is Doing’: Egyptians ‘Do It’

VANESSA BASSIL, CGNEWS: Young Egyptian aren't waiting for 'top down' change. They're taking matters to improve their lives into their own hands …

‘Port Said Crisis’ Highlights Morsi’s Issues With Military

‘Port Said Crisis’ Highlights Morsi’s Issues With Military

JAMES M. DORSEY: As we approach the date when the key findings regarding the Port Said soccer brawl are revealed tension is rising. …

‘Last Storytellers of Marrakech’: There’s One Left

‘Last Storytellers of Marrakech’: There’s One Left

DEREK WORKMAN, VIEW FROM FEZ: It's a culture that stretches back more than 1,000 years but it's on the point of extinction …

‘Talk or Shoot?’: Tunisian Society on a Knife-Edge

‘Talk or Shoot?’: Tunisian Society on a Knife-Edge

LAMIA HATIRA, NURA SULEIMAN, CGNEWS: We don't have a culture of armed conflict but it's possible that we're moving in that direction. …

Popular and Acclaimed: The Voice of Arab Women?

Popular and Acclaimed: The Voice of Arab Women?

M. LYNX-QUALEY: Her latest novel has sold more than 100,000 copies within the first two months of release. She is, though, a sharply divisive figure …

Morocco ‘An Example of Jewish, Arab Co-Existence’

Morocco ‘An Example of Jewish, Arab Co-Existence’

ADINA FRIEDMAN: The richness of Morocco's Jewish history comes as a surprise to many but it could provide a template for the region. …

‘Renounce Violence’: The Way for Egypt’s Parties

‘Renounce Violence’: The Way for Egypt’s Parties

MOHAMED EL SAYED, CGNEWS: The temptation to resort to violence to conduct political discourse needs to stop in Egypt …

Class Issues ‘At The Heart’ of Tunisian Conflict

Class Issues ‘At The Heart’ of Tunisian Conflict

JUAN COLE: The assassination of Chokri Belaid has brought tens of thousands Tunisians onto the streets. …

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