As the threats facing international aid workers increase around the world, Yemen consistently stands out as a major venue for aid worker kidnappings. Francesca Fazey explores the combination of factors that have contributed to this threat.
The recent cross border attack on Ben Guerdane was widely misinterpreted as an expansionist move by Islamic State into Tunisia. Radicalisation and returning foreign fighters pose the greater threat to Tunisia, writes Francesca Fazey.
Egypt's repression of political opponents has reportedly included the wrongful detention and torture of many local dissidents. However, the recent death of an Italian researcher has now renewed international attention, writes Francesca Fazey
The Palm Sunday bombings at two Coptic churches in Egypt's Nile Delta demonstrated a renewed determination by Islamic State to target the country's Christian minority. But to what end? Francesca Fazey unpacks the motivations for the current escalation in the group's campaign and considers its limitations.
Islamic State's losses in Sirte are an undeniable knock to the group and have exposed the weaknesses of the Caliphate's claims in Libya. Nevertheless, they will likely prompt a return to insurgent-style guerilla tactics. Francesca Fazey explores the impact on the North Africa region
The recent assassination of a police officer in the province of Constantine is the first confirmed attack to be claimed by Islamic State in Algeria since 2014. However, the incident is unlikely to signal a change in the group's struggle to gain momentum in Africa's largest country. Francesca Fazey explores why.
Morocco is a renowned tourist destination which has thus far remained insulated from the regional threat of Islamic State attacks. However, recent indicators suggest that the country faces a growing threat from the militant group, writes Francesca Fazey