North Africa is positioning itself as a strategic bridge between resource-rich sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.
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Sudan’s war is not a breakdown of order, but the triumph of a new order where violence is expressive, not instrumental.
Tunisia’s 2011 revolution was fueled by the UGTT, where women trade unionists played an instrumental but overlooked role.
Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland triggered a Somali diplomatic counteroffensive building regional alliances with Türkiye, Egypt, anzania to deter Ethiopian ambitions
Somaliland deepened ties with the UAE and secured historic recognition from Israel, bolstering its economy but enraging Somalia.
The UAE has built a network of flexible, often undeclared military outposts across Africa and the Red Sea.
Sudan’s civil war has created the world’s largest displacement crisis, with 9 million displaced and 25 million in need.
North Africa faces relative security but underlying fragility, with a deepening security vortex linking Libya, the Sahel, and Sudan.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland directly challenges Türkiye’s deep strategic partnership with Somalia, including oil exploration and a military base.
Turkey and Ethiopia are forging a strategic partnership, transforming historical rivalry into economic and defense cooperation.