Time now to look at the stories making news across North Africa - from shifting political alliances in Sudan and Libya's push for reform, to economic belt-tightening and growing civic unrest.
It's a region navigating high-stakes transitions on multiple fronts. Joining us for a deeper look is veteran journalist Shafiq Morton.
With over four decades in the field, he has reported from across North Africa, the Middle East and the Far East, and authored several books including two focused on Saudi Arabia and Palestine.