UN chief says there is “disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry”
Amid reports of record levels of anti-Muslim hate, UN chief Antonio Guterres on March 14th urged online tech platforms to...
Day: 15 March 2025
Pro-junta militias linked to massacre in Burkina Faso
Human Rights Watch have again accused Burkina Faso's ruling military junta of being complicit in a massacre of civilians in...
International court urged to investigate Trump over Gaza
The International Criminal Court has been urged to investigate US President Donald Trump for crimes against humanity. The Washington based...
Jessica Obeid: MENA’s energy needs demand-side management
Governments around the Middle East and North Africa region are investing billions of dollars in power generation, yet supply is...
Tunisia refuses to cancel Eid sacrifice amid drought
Tunisia’s highest religious authority has said the Eid al Adha sacrifice will still go ahead this year, despite concerns around...
Rubio declares South African ambassador ‘persona non grata’
On March 14th, US Senator Marco Rubio declared South Africa’s ambassador to the US “persona non grata,” a move that...
France-Algeria diplomatic crisis threatens bilateral relations
According to analysts, the ongoing diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria is increasing the risk of a rupture in bilateral...
Morocco modernises air force with China’s TB-001 drone
As part of its ongoing efforts to modernise its military, Morocco has made a significant acquisition by incorporating the Chinese...
Violence in Syria: UN condemns attacks after 1,000 killed
The UN Security Council condemned violence in Syria and the coastal region, calling for protection after attacks killed 1,000 in...
Tunisia’s religious council refuses to cancel Eid sacrifice
Tunisian religious authorities have said they will not be asking people to refrain from the slaughter of sheep as part...
Egypt train incident: Eight killed as minibus hit at crossing
Eight people have been killed and twelve injured during an incident at a train crossing in the Suez Canal province...
The Algerian women’s experience presents solidarity minister
A female Algerian Minister has praised her countries promotion of women's equality in what could be a turning point in...
Trump issues new travel ban on African nations
The Trump administration is considering a sweeping new travel ban that would impose visa restrictions on citizens from 41 countries....
Peace talks between rebels and DR Congo to be held in Angola
Peace talks are set to be held directly between the DR Congolese government and the M23 rebel faction for the...
Activist blasts Morocco’s spying of activists in Western Sahara
Ghalia Abdallah Djimi, a Sahrawi human rights defender, has called the UN to investigate Morocco’s systematic use of Pegasus spyware...