Analysis: China and post-coup Niger
Initially China was a foe of the new regime installed in Niger, but it soon changed its position once it...
Year: 2023
Biden makes veiled warning to Hezbollah over Israel ‘war’
The US is already ready to help Israel fight Hamas in Gaza, and even is mulling the possibility of Hezbollah...
EU says Tunisia could return $63 million in aid amid dispute
As Tunisia’s dispute with Brussels escalates, the European Union (EU) has announced that Tunisia is welcome to return the $63.1...
Syria: Over 100 dead in drone attack on graduation ceremony
Over 100 were killed in a drone attack in western Syria on October 5, reports Al Jazeera. The attack was...
29 Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Insurgents’ Ambush
More than 29 Nigerien soldiers were killed on October 2 in an ambush set up by insurgents on the border...
Tunisian-American scientist wins 2023 Noble Prize for Chemistry
Tunisian-American scientist Moungi Bawendi won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, reports Reuters, October 4. Bawendi alongside Cleverland-born, Louis Brus...
Jordan MP who sold guns to Palestinians faces trial
A high society politician, whose family is believed to have played a major role in building Jordan, post independence, is...
Israel: Arms sales continue to shoot up
Israel’s arms sales have risen sharply over the past two years as 61 countries have been given the all clear to...
Lebanese singer Najah Salam dies aged 92
Lebanese actress and singer, Najah Salam passed away On September 28, aged 92, according to AP. Salam became a prominent...
Italy and Libya resume flights after 10-year ban
Italy and Libya resumed commercial flights for the first time in ten years, reports AP. In July, Italian Prime Minister,...
French politician calls Macron “arrogant” over Morocco spat
A French opposition leader criticised Emmanuel Macron for his attitude towards Morocco, reports Africa News, October 4. Left-wing firebrand, Jean-Luc...
Morocco France bedbug crisis attracts laughter and concern
France’s bedbug problem has become a contentious issue as the government announced that it would carry out emergency meetings on...
Turkey maintains position on the need for presence in Syria
Despite being keen on resuming talks with the Syrian Government, Turkish Defence Minister, Yasar Guler said that the country would...
Boat carrying record 280 migrants reaches Canary Islands
An overcrowded boat carrying around 280 people arrived at the Canary Islands on October 3, reports France 24. In what...
US aid cut to Ukraine war would be major blow says expert
Ukrainian troops are running dangerously low on ammunition as huge questions hang over whether the US can continue the level...
