Political and Security Actors
4 articlesSudan army adviser warns US truce plan risks Libya-style split
Amjad Farid says Sudan has sent changes to the US 90-day truce proposal, including a demand for an internationally monitored RSF withdrawal from urban areas. He warns the plan could entrench the force and push Sudan toward a Libya-style split.
Morocco's PJD Turns Israel Ties Into a Political Weapon
Morocco's PJD won 54 seats, up from 13, after campaigning against renewed ties with Israel. The Interior Ministry confirmed the result, but the king retains decisive authority over foreign policy.
Algeria condemns Mecca drone attack but avoids naming Houthis
Algeria denounced the September 15 drone attack on Mecca and backed Saudi Arabia, but did not name the Houthi group behind it. This silence raises questions about Algeria's diplomatic stance as reports of Iranian-linked activity in the country persist.
Fezzan Revolutionary Force shuts Libya's southern border to all trucks
The Fezzan Revolutionary Force has sealed Libya's southern border to all truck and commercial traffic, declaring a closed military zone in response to the siege of Qatrun by Libyan National Army-aligned forces. The move disrupts trade routes to Chad and Niger and intensifies the power struggle in southern Libya.