Egypt’s Al-Sisi, DR Congo’s Tshisekedi discuss peace efforts, Nile cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations, regional peace efforts, and cooperation among Nile Basin countries. Tshisekedi is in Cairo to attend the opening
Egypt urges ceasefire in Sudan as EU denounces RSF brutality after El-Fasher’s capture
As fighting in Sudan escalates and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seize control of El-Fasher— the last stronghold of the Sudanese army in Darfur—regional and international calls for action are intensifying amid reports of mass atrocities against civilians. The situation
UN sounds alarm over atrocities in El-Fasher as RSF militia seizes control of Sudanese city
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have sounded the alarm over the rapidly deteriorating situation in El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur region, warning of escalating risks of atrocities and ethnically motivated violence. They called for urgent international action
Al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s commitment to religious freedom in meeting with World Council of Churches
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s firm commitment to protecting freedom of worship and belief, and to strengthening interfaith dialogue as a cornerstone for tolerance, coexistence, and peace. The statement came during his meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from
US builds up military presence near Venezuela, Maduro warns against ‘crazy war’
The United States is amassing an unprecedented number of warships, fighter jets, and reconnaissance aircraft off the coast of Venezuela as the Trump administration expands its military campaign against what it calls “transnational criminal organisations,” the Washington Post has reported.
Turkish court issues new arrest warrant for jailed Istanbul mayor on spying charges
A Turkish court on Monday issued a new arrest warrant for Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, this time on a charge of “political espionage,” in a move critics say could pave the way for a state takeover of the municipality.
Gaza ceasefire faces new strains amid stalled reconstruction talks
Tensions are mounting in the Gaza Strip as disagreements over post-war reconstruction threaten to undermine the fragile ceasefire that took effect earlier this month. The disputes come amid ongoing humanitarian challenges and rising political friction among the parties involved in
Egyptian machinery enters Gaza amid renewed Israeli truce violations
Egyptian machinery and equipment entered the Gaza Strip early Sunday through the Rafah crossing to assist in the search for the remains of Israeli detainees believed to be buried under the rubble of buildings destroyed during Israel’s war on the
RSF claims capture of El Fasher after fierce battles with Sudanese army
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, launched a major assault on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, claiming full control of the Sudanese army’s 6th Infantry Division headquarters in one of the fiercest escalations since the conflict
EU warns China’s rare earth curbs are a ‘great risk’, weighs response
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that China’s tightening of export restrictions on rare earth metals and battery materials poses a “great risk” to Europe and said Brussels is considering all options in response, including coordinating with