Chad – Coup allegations will facilitate intensified security crackdown in coming months 13 January 2023 Stability
Libya – Security issues will continue to hamper efforts to boost investment in oil and gas sector 23 December 2022
Sudan – Instalment of civilian-led transitional government unlikely in coming months, despite new agreement 23 December 2022
Burkina Faso – Wagner Group’s deployment likely in coming months, even if recent allegations are unfounded 23 December 2022
Region: North Africa Egypt – Despite IMF approving another loan, overall economic conditions will worsen in 2023 Economy Stability
Region: North Africa Niger – Relations with Western countries will remain strong in coming years amid significant foreign investment inflows Business Geopolitics Stability
Region: North Africa Tunisia – Protests will intensify around 17 December parliamentary elections Stability
Region: North Africa Morocco – Relations with Israel will continue to grow despite public opposition Geopolitics
Region: North Africa Burkina Faso – Relations with France will continue to decline in coming months following forced closure of French broadcaster Business Geopolitics Stability
Region: North Africa Algeria – 2023 budget will maintain spending on social assistance programmes, limiting risks of domestic instability Economy Stability
Region: North Africa Egypt – Reputational risks for energy businesses will remain limited despite human rights violations Business Stability
Region: North Africa Mali – Withdrawal of British and Ivorian troops will pose significant challenges for UN mission over coming months Stability Terrorism
Region: North Africa Libya – Efforts to unify parallel governments highly unlikely to succeed this year Geopolitics Stability