Egypt has appointed Hassan Rashad as the new head of its state intelligence agency, replacing Abbas Kamel, local media reported. Kamel, a longtime ally of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, will now serve as a presidential advisor, envoy, and general security coordinator. The leadership change comes amid stalled Gaza mediation efforts and heightened regional tensions. Rashad’s appointment was announced by state-aligned Extra News as Egypt navigates conflicts on multiple fronts. Kamel had led the agency since 2018.
Morocco has introduced a draft revision of its family code, marking the first significant update in 20 years. The proposed
Interpol has issued a Yellow Alert (missing persons notice) for two young Irish boys abducted by their Egyptian father, BBC
Egyptian authorities have arrested two men accused of attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the seabed, CNN reports.
Mauritanian media raised alarms over an incident last Friday involving an Algerian military patrol's unauthorized entry into Mauritania.
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