Tunisian President Kais Saied’s crackdown on opposition, including 892 years in prison for key figures, aims to eliminate dissent and solidify his autocratic control.

The Algeria-Tunisia extradition agreement has sparked concerns over potential political persecution, with the UN urging both countries to uphold human rights and prevent misuse.

The recent convictions in Tunisia’s Instalingo case signal a deepening crackdown on political opposition, with lawyers and activists warning of severe consequences for democracy and judicial independence.

Despite the appointment of the Military Operations Command, which toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime, and its leader Ahmed al-Sharaa as Syria's interim president, Maghreb countries remain hesitant to open a new chapter with the country.

Between promises of cooperation and development and warnings about the exploitation of the Global South for the benefit of the North, a new energy project connecting Europe, Tunisia, and Algeria has sparked debate over its benefits and risks.