Moroccan activist detained as GenZ 212 protests gain support abroad
The Moroccan authorities are cracking down on youth protestors who live outside of the country as some get a nasty...
Day: 27 February 2026
Wave of ISIS lone-wolf attacks hits eastern Syria
The extremist group ISIS has stepped up its attacks against Syrian security forces in the country’s east, killing several personnel...
Tunisia: police raids force migrant returns
Migrants in Tunisia say nightly police raids on informal camps have intensified fear and insecurity, forcing families to flee suddenly...
Libya: Tensions rise after attempted killing of anti-terror chief
The attempted assassination of a senior security official on February 25th has reignited tensions in the Libyan city of Misrata,...
Pakistan hits Kabul as border war fears grow
Pakistan said it had entered “open war” with Afghanistan, after air strikes hit Kabul and other Afghan cities following deadly...
Egypt and Sudan issue joint unity statement
Egypt has reiterated its support for the Sudanese army in a joint statement released 26 February. According to Middle East...
The UN takes the lead at Western Sahara summit
UN envoy for the Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura chaired the second round of negotiations involving officials from Morocco, Algeria,...
Iran: Prominent figures launch ‘No to War’ campaign
A group of prominent Iranian political, academic and civil figures have launched a campaign opposing the prospect of any military...
Zimbabwe halts raw mineral and lithium exports
Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, due to alleged malpractices and leakages,...
Haftar’s grip over southern Libya tightens
Several abducted soldiers have been freed following a military operation in Libya’s southern border region, signalling a tightening of control...
Libya reports record tax revenues
Libya’s fragile public finances have received an unexpected boost, as new figures suggest a rare improvement in the state’s ability...
Bill to designate Polisario Front as terror group gets US support
Algeria's diplomacy looks set to deteriorate further as a bill to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organisation gains...
