Despite Ultimatum, Outright Army Coup in Egypt Unlikely
The generals don’t want to be held accountable for the Muslim Brotherhood’s failures.
Africa
Egyptians Increasingly Favor Restoration of Army Rule
Dissatisfied with the Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptians could tolerate the generals’ return to power.
Sub-Saharan Africa to See Prosperity At Last?
Economic growth and stock markets are up while government debts and poverty are down.
France Urges Libya’s Neighbors to Help Suppress Islamists
Foreign minister Laurent Fabius calls on West African countries to tackle the Islamist threat.
French, Nigerien Forces Kill Islamist Uranium Mine Bombers
French special forces participate in an anti-terrorist operation a day after a French uranium mine was targeted.
Algerian President’s Illness Could Herald Generational Shift
Abdelaziz Bouteflika might be Algeria’s last leader to have fought in the independence war.
France Seeks Tuareg Inclusion to Malian Government’s Chagrin
Mali’s central government would rather flush the separatists out before July’s election.
Libyan Degaddafication Law’s Scope Raises Concern
Any Libyan who held public office while Gaddafi was in power can now be ousted.
Tunisian Parties End Stalemate, Agree to “Mixed” Regime
Secular parties want a powerful presidency to balance against the Islamists’ plurality.
Despite Interventions, Libyan, Malian Islamist Threat Rising
Governments in the Maghreb seem unable to contain the regionwide insurgency.
France Extends Mali Mission, Army Training Underfunded
France commits to Mali’s counterinsurgency but the army there is in a shambles.
Egypt Stalls on International Aid, Financial Crisis Looms
Egypt’s government is reluctant to cut fuel subsidies even as it is running out of money.
France Won’t Pull Troops Out of Mali Before Year’s End
President François Hollande says hundreds of troops will remain in France’s former colony.
Sudan, South Sudan Reach Deal to Resume Oil Exports
The two Sudans agree to withdraw their troops from the border and resume oil exports.
Defense Chief: France to Leave Mali Once Security Restored
France won’t withdraw from Mali until “the liberation of the whole country is complete.”