North Africa

Egyptian Parties Raise Their Voices

Religious and secular parties begin manoeuvring ahead of national elections later this year.

Role of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt Unclear

Religious movement expected be major player in coming elections, but its policies remain ambiguous.

Economy Key to Egyptian Transition

Without key reforms the opportunities of the revolution may be squandered.

The Arab Spring project

Tunisians Bemoan Lack of Progress

With ex-members of regime yet to be tried, an economy in trouble and a pervading sense of lawlessness, many Tunisians are voting with their feet.

Tahrir Protesters Keep Up the Pressure

Mubarak may be gone, but Egyptians continue to flock to Cairo’s main square to urge reforms.

Egyptian Army Still Casts Long Shadow

The Perils Facing Libyan Civilians

International community need to ensure that it protects non-combatants from violence by both sides in the conflict.

Migrant Crisis on Libyan Border

Tunisian aid organisations and volunteers rally to assist the thousands of foreign workers who fled the fighting in Libya.

Gaddafi Regime Tried to Recruit Me

Businessman speaks of Tripoli lawlessness and attempt by Gaddafi loyalists to get him to fight the rebels.