Although the Sahel has gained prominence in policy circles due to its strategic importance and the urgency of the threats that are rampant in the region, the countries of the Maghreb have received relatively step-motherly treatment in recent years, despite the important role they could play in stabilising the region and promoting economic development. In this conversation, we look at the Maghreb region, the developments in Tunisia after the Arab Spring, and the lessons that today's South Africa could learn from them. Finally, we look at where Tunisia stands in comparison to North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Although the Sahel has gained prominence in policy circles due to its strategic importance and the urgency of the threats that are rampant in the region, the countries of the Maghreb have received relatively step-motherly treatment in recent years, despite the important role they could play in stabilising the region and promoting economic development. In this conversation, we look at the Maghreb region, the developments in Tunisia after the Arab Spring, and the lessons that today's South Africa could learn from them. Finally, we look at where Tunisia stands in comparison to North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.