North Africa and Sahel: And Now the Environment is Major Factor of Instability

North Africa and Sahel: And Now the Environment is Major Factor of Instability

Author: Arezki Daoud September 23, 2023 Duration: 13:56
As we reach the end of the third quarter 2023, about to enter the tail-end of the year, it is difficult to see a bright horizon for the northern half of #Africa. Two major natural disasters, magnified by poor governance and bad infrastructure, caused the death of at least 7,000 people in the #Maghreb region. Between #Morocco’s #earthquake and #Libya’s #flood, tens of thousands of people have been rendered #homeless and facing extraordinary problems ahead. In the #Sahel, there is no shortage of crises, with the headlines this week focusing on a #Tuareg rebellion in northern #Mali and the #WestAfrican group #ECOWAS struggling to control the junta in #Niger that toppled the unpopular president Mohamed Bezoum, even insisting he must return to power. In this #podcast, #ArezkiDaoud of #MEARisk and The North Africa Journal provides an regional stability assessment.

Trying to make sense of the world's complex power struggles and regional conflicts can feel overwhelming. Geopolitics Simplified by Arezki Daoud cuts through that noise with clear, accessible commentary. Host Arezki Daoud, drawing from his professional background with MEA Risk LLC, focuses his lens primarily on the intricate dynamics of Africa and the Middle East, regions often at the heart of global shifts but frequently misunderstood. Each episode breaks down a current event or a longer-term strategic development, explaining not just what is happening, but the historical roots and potential consequences behind the headlines. You'll hear a straightforward analysis that avoids academic jargon, designed for anyone curious about how international relations affect economics, security, and daily life in different corners of the planet. This isn't about dry recitations of facts; it's about connecting dots in a way that provides genuine understanding. The podcast delivers these insights with a consistent and informed perspective, making even the most tangled geopolitical situations comprehensible. For regular listeners, this becomes an essential tool for forming a more nuanced view of global news, moving beyond simplistic narratives to grasp the underlying forces shaping our interconnected world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 59

Geopolitics Simplified by Arezki Daoud
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Covid-19 in the Maghreb region as of mid-November 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
In this brief podcast recorded on 12 November 2020, MEA Risk's Arezki Daoud provided an update on the Coronavirus in the Maghreb region. The state of the Covid-19 epidemic in the Maghreb looks rather bleak as we are reac…
Algeria: Another referendum confirming rejection of regime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
In this brief, Arezki Daoud is reacting to the results of the referendum for a new constitution in Algeria, Which was reported to have had less-than 24% turnout on Monday, November 2, 2020. This is a bad week for the Alg…