Jonathan Fenton-Harvey is a journalist and researcher who focuses on conflict, geopolitics and humanitarian issues in the Middle East and North Africa.
Analysis: Maintaining good ties with Europe is important for Algeria to access new energy markets, but Russia is an invaluable security and strategic partner.
In-depth: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok’s resignation reflects the deep challenges facing Sudan’s democratic transition following a military coup last year.
Analysis: Libya's post-conflict transition has faced a bumpy road, with profound divisions still lingering between the administrations of Tripoli and Tobruk against a backdrop of geopolitical complexities.