Rapid Support Forces vow to continue fighting Sudan’s army
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have warned that their war with the army is not over despite its withdrawal...
Day: 1 April 2025
Russia’s economy: growth claims vs. European reality
Russia claims sixfold economic growth over Europe, with PM Mishustin boasting a 200 trillion ruble economy. However, experts predict a...
France and Algeria agree to ‘normalisation’ of relations
The presidents of France and Algeria, Emmanuel Macron and Abdelmadjid Tebboune, have finally agreed to the normalisation of relations after...
Lebanon appoints Souaid as central bank governor amid dispute
According to the Moroccan government-friendly Ataylar, Lebanon elected a new central bank governor, sparking the first public disagreement between President...
Mauritania: World Bank approves loan for electricity resources
The World Bank has approved the DREAM project, an initiative aimed at supporting the development of energy resources and mineral...
Rapid Support Forces warn war with Sudan’s army not over
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have warned that their war with the army is not over, despite the groups...
Norway closes embassy in South Sudan amid escalating violence
Norway announced on March 26th the temporary closure of its embassy in South Sudan due to escalating security concerns, urging...
Haitham El-Zobaidi: Algeria and South Africa are allergic to progressive politics
Two particular African countries stand out by continuing to dwell on issues of colonialism and racism while the world is...
Morocco’s fishing industry booms but locals continue to struggle
Morocco’s fishing industry is one of the world’s leading seafood exporters. However, Moroccans find it increasingly difficult to afford fish,...
South Sudan: Vice President detained, collapsing 2018 peace deal
The Vice President of South Sudan has been detained, effectively collapsing the peace deal that put an end to the...
Netanyahu to travel to Hungary amidst crumbling legitimacy of ICC
Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary to meet his Hungarian counterpart in the latest demonstration of the crumbling legitimacy of...
Congo – Rwanda peace talks mediated by Qatar
Qatar has mediated further peace talks between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in a bid to de-escalate the conflict....
Cairo’s caution: Egypt keeps Syria’s new regime at arm’s length
Egypt maintains cautious diplomatic relations with Syria following Bashar Al-Assad's fall. Despite interim Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa attending Cairo's Arab...
Former Tunisian PM faces charges for terrorism
Former Prime Minister and Ennahda strongman Ali Larayedh is accused of having facilitated the departure of thousands of Tunisians to...
Egypt: Tourists killed after tourist submarine sinks
Six tourists were killed in Egypt when a submarine carrying Russian citizens sank off the Red Sea coastline, on 27th...