Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s assassination has deepened Libya’s turmoil, with rivals at home and possible foreign actors seen as beneficiaries of removing a powerful political symbol from a fragile landscape.

In a surprising move that sparked widespread debate in Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, head of the RNI and prime minister, announced he would step down from leading the party ahead of the 2026 elections.

Libya’s electoral scene remains mired in deep divisions, with parliament and the High Council of State clashing over the HNEC’s leadership and budget, leaving the country’s path to credible elections unclear.

In a political climate already thick with election-season anxieties, France has once again plunged into a fierce public fight over the state’s relationship with its Muslim citizens.

Morocco’s new electoral laws, designed to bar corrupt or prosecuted candidates, have sparked debate over their impact on integrity versus constitutional rights and fairness.