Libya: Women’s football decimated by war and patriarchy
Women’s football in Libya has been decimated by years of war, conservative and patriarchal judgement, and lack of resources, according...
Day: 24 April 2025
Microsoft exposed for enabling “AI-powered genocide” in Gaza
On April 4th, celebrations of Microsoft’s 50th anniversary were disrupted by two employees representing a grassroots campaign called No Azure...
Morocco, Île-de-France talk bilateral cooperation in Rabat
Following improved relations between France and Morocco of late, both countries are now moving ahead with regional tie ups. Strengthening...
MENA growth forecast up, but global risks loom
Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to accelerate this year, with the aggregate...
France claims Tunisian trials were “not fair”
France has claimed that the recent trials which saw prison sentences ranging from 13-66 years handed out to leading Tunisian...
Narcotics and alcohol seized in Moroccan security force raids
Two operations by the security forces took place on the 22nd of April, which saw the seizure of narcotics and...
DR Congo reach ceasefire deal with rebel group
The DR Congo has reached a ceasefire deal with the M23 rebel group after successful talks were held in Qatar,...
Kenyan president looks to China for support amidst US trade war
Kenyan president William Ruto has stated his intention to build closer ties with China amidst the economic uncertainly caused by...
Terror past vs. stability: the Syria question
New president of Syria, al-Sharaa, is calling on Western countries and the USA to remove sanctions that were placed on...
Moscow-Algiers alliance forms amid diplomatic tensions
Russia and Algeria held a business forum on April 22nd, during which both countries expanded their bilateral relationship with the...
Tunisia: France condemns “unfair” trials
France has criticised trials in Tunisia that resulted in prison sentences ranging from between 13-66 years as being "unfair". As...
Morocco and Spain strengthen security cooperation
Morocco's security chief, Abdellatif Hammouchi, met with Spain's new Civil Guard intelligence head, Luis Baliz Piñero, in Rabat. They discussed...
Ceasefire agreed between DR Congo and M23 rebels
A ceasefire agreement has been reached between the government of DR Congo and the M23 rebel group after successful talks...
Kenya vows closer ties to China amid trade war
Kenya has expressed a strong interest in strengthening its relationships with Beijing amid the economy uncertainty caused by Trump's global...
