Growing Greek-Israeli military ties, alongside Athens’ acceptance of the Global Sumud Flotilla activists, effectively gave "Tel Aviv" a way out of a political clash with European capitals.

Kais Saied’s call to review Tunisia’s EU partnership, which he called unfair, has sparked debate at home, with some seeing real grievances and others dismissing it as political rhetoric.

In his relentless campaign against all independent forces in Tunisia, the head of the Tunisian regime, Kais Saied, has shown an acute sensitivity to any figures or organizations with social influence that operate outside his control.

Authorities in Mauritania are once again under growing criticism over slavery, with activists accusing the government of failing to tackle the problem while using the courts and security forces to target campaigners fighting for emancipation.

Amid Libya’s political fragmentation and security breakdown, migrants and refugees have been left exposed to grave dangers, with their safety and basic rights under constant threat.