Officers arrested over suspected involvement in Syrian massacre
Three officers from the Assad regime who were allegedly involved in the April 2013 Tadamon massacre have been arrested by...
Day: 21 February 2025
European leaders scramble for Ukraine strategy in Paris summit
European leaders at an emergency summit in Paris talked up greater defence spending but were divided over the notion of sending...
UK court probes Shell over Niger Delta pollution
A pivotal hearing into allegations that British oil giant Shell contaminated extensive areas of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, destroying...
Dr. Mustafa Fetouri: Libya – once a donor country, now donation reliant
On the first day of his presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending funds to global programs administrated and...
Morocco complains to Spain about politicians actions in Ceuta
The government of Morocco has lodged a diplomatic protest with Spain after a political event was held in Ceuta by...
Greenpeace attacks Morocco-UK power plan
Greenpeace have raised massive concerns over a new green energy project, warning that it carries unmistakable "neocolonial dynamics". According to...
Kenya offers to assist in Sudan’s peace talks, amid rising tensions
On February 19th, Kenya announced it would be willing to assist in peace initiatives in Sudan, despite rising tensions between...
Morocco arrests 12 suspected jihadists in “highly dangerous plot”
On February 19th, Moroccan authorities revealed 12 suspects had been arrested in a "highly dangerous terror plot" linked to the...
France hands over control of last military base in Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast have officially taken control of Port-Bouët, their last remaining French military base on February 20th. According to...
Egypt and Spain reject Trump’s plan for Gaza
Egypt and Spain have rejected Trump’s plan for Gaza’s depopulation, calling for the international community to support a reconstruction plan...
Journalist expelled by Swiss authorities despite federal rejection of entry ban
Swiss authorities detained and ultimately expelled the Palestinian journalist, Ali Abunimah, even though federal agencies rejected a prohibition on his...
White House advisor tells Ukrainian leader to ‘tone it down’
The White House has told Ukrainian leader, President Zelensky, to ‘tone it down’ after he accused US President Donald Trump...
Turkey set to open Benghazi consulate
Turkey will re-open its Benghazi consulate in mid-2025, Atalayar reported on February 11th. The country closed its embassy in eastern...
Strike shut Tunisian mining town after road accident
Schools and businesses in one of Tunisia’s key mining towns, Om Laarayes, closed on February 20th, as part of a...
Niger junta recommends five-year transition to democracy
Official state TV in Niger said on February 20th that a commission in the country's ruling military junta has recommended...
