gaza
Hamas, two other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal 'closer than ever'
Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is "closer
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Mauritania
EU strengthens ties with Mauritania during visit by Commissioner for International Partnerships
European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela visited Mauritania in his first official mission Thursday, advancing economic and security
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
Burkina Fasso
Burkina Faso releases French nationals following negotiations mediated by Morocco
Burkina Faso's junta government announced Thursday the release of four French nationals, previously detained on espionage charges since
Sudan
US boosts Sudan aid amid growing hunger crisis
The United States has announced an additional $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan, raising its total commitment to $2.
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
Egypt
Cyprus and Egypt Commit to joint action on Syria
In a recent phone call, President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi have resolved
Libya
Rival factions in Libya resume talks in Morocco to end political deadlock
Libyan Rival Factions Resume Talks in Morocco to End Political Deadlock Delegations from Libya’s two rival governments met on
Algeria
Detained French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal hospitalized again
French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, detained in Algeria on national security charges, has been hospitalized for the second time, raising concerns
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
Libya
Russian cargo plane departs Syria for Libya, more flights anticipated
A Russian cargo plane departed from Russia’s air base in the Syrian port city of Latakia for Libya on
Egypt
China, Egypt pledge joint efforts to promote Middle East peace
China and Egypt agreed to promote peace and negotiations for Middle East stability, including in Syria, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang