Dr Robert Pinfold: The Gulf hesitating between action and diplomacy
The Gulf’s wartime unity is under threat. Initially, the Gulf Cooperation Council states shared a sense of shock and collectively...
Day: 8 April 2026
US and Iran agree to last-minute truce after severe threats
The United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire just hours before a deadline set by US President Donald...
Russian tanker attack traced back to western Libya
Libya has been pulled into the war between Russia and Ukraine after officials said Ukrainian operatives launched a drone strike...
New migrant shipwreck deepens Libya route crisis
A new migrant shipwreck off Libya has pushed the central Mediterranean deeper into a humanitarian emergency after more than 80...
China expands Libya role with new trade route
China’s decision to establish a new maritime route to Libya that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz marks a significant shift...
Iraq’s oil exports stalled despite Iran lifting Hormuz restrictions
Iraq remains unable to fully resume oil exports even after Iran confirmed that Iraqi shipments would be exempt from disruptions...
Italy invests in Libyan health and energy sectors
Italy’s presence in Libya continues to expand, spanning critical healthcare cooperation as well as key economic and political sectors, according...
Benin: Election raises hopes for a renewal of Niger relations
Ahead of the Benin presidential election on April 12th, there is hope that a new president could help de-escalate tensions...
Israeli Air Force hit 120 Iranian defence systems in 24 hours
Amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Israeli Air Force claims to have hit 120 Iranian air defence systems in...
Burkinabe junta denies that army killed 1,255 people since 2023
As Burkina Faso's junta comes under increased scrutiny for its anti-democratic actions, the junta has rejected a Human Rights Watch...
Ethiopia: Trafficking kingpin accused of torture network arrested
Police in Ethiopia have arrested a man accused of leading a vast international human trafficking network that lured thousands of...
Syrian forces discover smuggling tunnels along Lebanon border
Syrian forces have reinforced their border with Lebanon and uncovered a network of tunnels allegedly used by Hezbollah to smuggle...
Sierra Leone boat race spotlights environmental pressures
Fishing communities in Sierra Leone gathered in Freetown for the annual “Unity Boat Race”, highlighting efforts to adapt to rising...
Libya insists on border talks in central Mediterranean
Libya is insisting on maritime border demarcation with Malta and Greece, turning a simple legal process into a wider issue...
Libya restores production at Sharara and El Feel oilfields
Libya restored full production at the Sharara and El Feel oilfields after repairing the export pipeline disruption that had affected...
