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The highest-profile event is an ongoing inquiry into alleged corruption under the previous president (and a former ally of the current one), Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261990
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Meanwhile, protests that began in February opposing former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s plans to stand for a fifth term are now in their 40th week, despite his resignation in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247879
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Implications of the proposal to abolish the Senate.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211192
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This follows a long vacuum after popular protests forced the resignation of Adel Abdel-Mahdi in November, and two earlier nominees failed to be confirmed. Kadhimi’s appointment…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252508
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The state is attempting to pass a new bill proposing severe punishments for refusal of mandatory hijab-wearing, as the anniversary of the outbreak of the Mahsa Amini hijab…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281362
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Prime ministers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are part of the ruling families. They often combine the role with that of crown prince or sovereign ministerial…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278592
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Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeiba hopes to win over Amazigh leaders with the promise of language recognition and other rights, largely to consolidate his position in the…
Tribe-state relations have experienced various levels of tension and cooperation in the monarchies of the Middle East and North Africa: Jordan, Morocco, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236888
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Kuwaiti foreign policy has traditionally played a balancing role in the region. The country manages to engage in regional affairs without alienating neighbours.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279107
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In November, the court had sentenced Ayari in absentia to three years in prison for defaming army officers and senior officials of the defence ministry. The penalty was reduced to…