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February 17, 2023
Libyans Mark 12th Year Since Revolution Amid Stalemate

On February 17, 2011, Libyan people started their popular uprising that overthrew Colonel Moammar Gadhafi's 42 years of dictatorship. However, 12 years after the revolution Libya is still witnessing a political and security deadlock. VOA’s senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke to Hani Shennib, president and founder of the National Council on U.S. Libya Relations, his analysis.
February 14, 2023
Russia's Foreign Minister Woos African Nations: Analysis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently wrapped up visits to Mauritania, Mali, Sudan and South Africa as Russia continues to court the African continent, seeking closer relations and support against the West.
January 19, 2023
Washington Looking to Deepen Economic Ties With Africa: Analyst

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will start her Africa tour on Friday, which will take her to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa. For more insights, VOA senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke to Joseph Siegle, director of research at Africa Center for Strategic Studies, who explains the significance of Yellen’s tour following the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last month in Washington.
November 09, 2022
Tunisia's Election Body Accepts Candidacy Applications for Legislative Elections

Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced the acceptance of 1,058 candidacy applications for the legislative elections scheduled to be held on December 17. VOA’s senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi discussed prospects of having fair and transparent elections in Tunisia with Sarah Yerkes, a senior fellow at Carnegie’s Middle East Program.
October 27, 2022
Sudanese Protest on Coup Anniversary

On the first anniversary of a coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule, pro-democracy activists are urging yet more protests against military rule, as hunger and inflation throttle the country. For more insights, VOA's senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke to analyst Joseph Siegle.
October 25, 2022
Libyan Civil Society Groups Call for State of Emergency to Urge Elections

A group of Libyan civil society organizations and unions have called on the Presidential Council to declare a state of emergency to push for elections. Wolfgang Pusztai, a former Austrian military attaché, spoke to VOA senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi about this development.
October 20, 2022
U.S., Morocco Strengthen Security Ties

The head of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Gen. Michael Langley, Thursday concluded a two-day visit to Morocco where he said his trip focused on how Washington and Rabat can strengthen security ties while retaining regional stability.
October 19, 2022
IMF, Tunisia Seal $1.9 Billion Loan

Officials of the International Monetary Fund say the global monetary body recently reached a preliminary agreement with Tunisia which will see the north African nation potentially receiving a loan worth $1.9 billion but will call on President Kais Saied to implement reforms that have a social impact
October 17, 2022
"Fund Developing Nations on Climate" - COP27

As the host of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) next month, Egypt aims to push developed economies to meet promises on climate aid for smaller nations.
October 12, 2022
Chad Ex-opposition Politician Named PM

Chad’s government on Wednesday named opposition politician Saleh Kebzabo the new prime minister, a day after the previous prime minister resigned. For more, VOA's Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke to Cameron Hudson, a senior associate at the Africa Program Center for Strategic and International Studies.
October 04, 2022
“We Are Not Here for Power”: Burkina Faso New Leader

Burkina Faso’s new leader Ibrahim Traore says former junta leader Paul Henri-Damiba was relieved off his duties because he failed to quell jihadist attacks against the West African nation, and adds, the military will be in charge amid a pending national forum that will choose a president.
October 01, 2022
Morocco Calls for Counting, Registering Sahrawi Refugees

In his address to the U.N., Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch called on the international community to urge Algeria to allow the U.N. refugee agency to count and register Sahrawi refugees in Tendouf camps. For more insight, VOA's Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke to analyst William Lawrence.
September 14, 2022
Egyptian Assets Up for Grabs

Several Gulf nations have acted on a chance to purchase assets in Egypt, following an announcement by the north African nation that it will sell nearly $40 Billion in assets over four years in a bid to revive its economy. For more, VOA’s Mohammed Elshinnawi spoke to expert, Mohamed Anwar El Sadat
September 13, 2022
Foreign Powers Reiterate Support for Libyan Elections

The U.S., U.K., Italy, France, Turkey, Egypt and Germany have reiterated in a two-day meeting in Berlin their commitment to supporting a comprehensive path to elections in Libya. For more, VOA's Mohamed Elshinnawi discussed spoke to Wolfgang Pusztai, a former Austrian military attaché in Libya.
September 08, 2022
U.N. Appoints Senegalese Envoy to Libya

United Nations confirmed the nomination of former Senegalese minister and UN diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily to be the new UN envoy to Libya after the Security Council gave its approval. VOA’s Mohamed Elshinnawi discussed this development with Wolfgang Pusztai, former Austrian military attache in Libya.
September 07, 2022
U.S. Underscores Commitment to Tunisia's Democracy

The U.S. State Department Wednesday said, “the US-Tunisia partnership is strongest when there is a shared commitment to democracy and human rights.” For more, VOA’s senior analyst, Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke to Sarah Yerkes, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
September 01, 2022
Can Kenya’s Ruto Keep Campaign Promises? Expert Answers

Kenya’s declared president, William Ruto, stated his intention to develop thousands of inexpensive housing units, create millions of jobs, and give health insurance to all Kenyans. VOA's Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke with analyst Paul Nantolya on whether Ruto could keep his promises.
August 31, 2022
Deadly Tripoli Clashes Threaten New Civil War

Following two years of ceasefire, stability in Libya seems endangered again as deadly clashes erupted in Tripoli between armed militias backing the two rival governments. Libya experts are calling for a totally different approach to prevent Libya from sliding back to violent armed confrontations.
August 30, 2022
Morocco, Tunisia Spat Over Western Sahara

A diplomatic spat started between Morocco and Tunisia following Tunisian President Kais Saied's meeting with the head of the Polisario Front, who demands independence for Western Sahara. VOA's Mohamed Elshinnawi spoke with global affairs analyst and U.N. correspondent Ahmed for more insight.
August 26, 2022
Southern Libya Threatens to Form Third Government

A delegation from Southern Libya has threatened to create a parallel government or to seek UN involvement If their demands for representation are not granted. Wolfgang Pusztai spoke with VOA's senior analyst, Mohamed Elshinnawi, about these demands and the possibility of a third government in Libya.

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