U.S. tariffs have not yet affected consumer spending in the Maghreb, but as the tariffs are sending shockwaves through global trade—North Africa is not insulated. With Washington ramping up protectionist measures, the Maghreb is also exposed. Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia face rising import costs and supply chain instability. For a region still developing its manufacturing base, these shifts threaten to derail industrial policy and squeeze consumers.
Niger Emerges as Key Battleground as JNIM and Islamic State Sahel Province Collide
A defection, a blood feud, and overlapping territorial ambitions are pushing JNIM and the Islamic State Sahel Province into direct competition across western Niger. The outcome around the region of Dosso could determine whether Sahelian jihadist violence stays...
