African Union was not consulted about Italy’s energy plan
African Union chair revealed that Italy did not consult the AU before proposing its cheap gas plan, according to AFP....
Geopolitics
Algeria and Tunisia team up to tackle smuggling and trafficking
Algeria and Tunisia have joined forces to crack down on smuggling and trafficking, according to Asharq Al-Awsat and agencies. The...
Senior US official rejects Syrian withdrawal
A senior US official said the administration firmly rejects any consideration of withdrawing its forces from Syria on February 1st,...
Hamas “gives positive response” to Qatar truce draft
Since Israel’s brutal war on Gaza which began on October 7, Hamas have shown positive signs, giving an initial approval...
Italy’s plan to trade energy for migration curbs with Africa
Italy’s Prime Minister plans to decrease the country’s migrant population whilst increasing energy deals with Africa, according to Reuters. Italian...
UAE ambassador takes post in Syria after 13 year break
For the first time in over a decade, a UAE ambassador to Syria was appointed on January 30, The Associated...
UK moves to recognise Palestinian state
The UK is moving towards recognising a Palestinian state as well as stressing the importance of a two-state solution on...
US and France slam Israel’s Gaza settlement idea
The US and France condemned Gaza settlement plans which were suggested by numerous hardline Israeli ministers at a rally in...
Three Sahel states leave ECOWAS bloc
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso declared their immediate departures from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in a...
France warns of tensions between Israel and Lebanon
The escalation of tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah since the beginning of October are increasingly worrying the West. On...
UN Security Council to meet after ICJ ruling
Regional conflict in the middle east could spiral even further if the International Criminal Court's genocide ruling is not going...
US cuts off aid for UN agency assisting Palestinians
President Biden’s administration announced on January 25 that it was suspending funding to the UN agency assisting Palestinians amidst allegations...
Maghreb countries grumble over France’s new Foreign Minister
Tensions rise between Maghreb countries and France due to unresolved political conflicts, according to The National and agencies. Morocco has...
US urges Netanyahu to stop Gaza killing spree
The Biden White House has stressed that it is working tirelessly to achieve a “pause” in the conflict between Gaza...
EU finally pushes for Palestinian state
The EU reiterated their stance on the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, arguing it's the only solution in achieving...
