Egypt
Egypt’s new asylum law sparks concerns over refugee rights
Egypt passed its first asylum law this week, raising fears among rights groups of a "security-focused approach" that
Military
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Libya
Libya PM warns of “battlefield” amid Russian weapon transfers
Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has warned that Libya risks becoming a "battlefield" amid reports of Russian weapons
Sudan
UAE assures US on Sudan arms, halting lawmaker block on missile sale
The United Arab Emirates has pledged not to supply arms to paramilitaries in Sudan's ongoing civil war, according
Mauritania
NATO delivers Special Operations Forces’ equipment to Mauritania
In a recent visit to Mauritania, NATO officials delivered special operations forces’ equipment, including ballistic protection, communications and medical equipment
Morocco
France thanks Morocco for facilitating release of French nationals in Burkina Faso
French President Emmanuel Macron extended his gratitude to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Wednesday for mediating the release of
Libya
Russia transporting military assets from Syria to Libya, officials say
Russia has begun transferring significant military forces and equipment from Syria to Libya, according to Western officials. CNN reports that
Sahel
West Africa bloc offers junta-led states six months to reconsider exit
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all governed by military juntas, will receive a six-month grace period following their planned withdrawal
Sahel
ECOWAS leaders approve withdrawal of three Sahel countries
Three countries: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are moving forward with plans to withdraw from ECOWAS, the 15-member West African
Libya
UN proposes Libya stabilization, election plan
The UN has presented a plan to Libya to help it organize elections, unify the country's competing governments
Sudan
At least nine killed in drone attack on hospital in Sudan’s Darfur
At least nine people have been killed and 20 others injured following a drone strike that hit a hospital in
Sudan
Erdogan proposes mediation in Sudan-UAE dispute
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered to mediate tensions between Sudan and the UAE during a call with Sudan'
Chad
France begins military withdrawal from Chad amid declining influence in Sahel
France has initiated its military withdrawal from Chad, starting with the return of two fighter jets to French territory, according
Libya
Fall of Assad may spur Russia to seek naval presence in Libya
The toppling of the Assad regime in Syria has prompted its ally Russia to withdraw its ships from Syria’s