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
UAE-made armored personnel carriers (APCs) equipped with French defense systems have been seized by Sudanese forces, Amnesty International reported Thursday. The APCs, linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur and other areas, likely violate a UN arms embargo prohibiting arms transfers to Sudan. The rights group highlighted their use in clashes with Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) during the ongoing civil war, raising concerns over international compliance with arms restrictions.
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Egypt
US authorizes military sales of more than $5 billion to Egypt
The United States government on Friday authorized the sale of more than $5 billion in military equipment to Egypt, which
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
Opinion
France’s influence across the region seems to be waning – is that a good thing?
In February 1960, the then British Prime Minister, Harold MacMillan travelled to Cape Town where he gave his famous ‘Wind
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