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Niger: West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention  

The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said…

Xinhua

UN experts urge Ethiopia to adhere to human rights principles during state of emergency

The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia said that it…

Daily News Egypt

Lebanon’s defence minister survives assassination attempt

 Lebanon's Defence Minister Maurice Slim on Thursday survived an assassination attempt after…

Xinhua

Zimbabwe heads to the polls amid high inflation, a slumping currency and a cost of living crisis

Zimbabwe is facing a host of pressing challenges that voters dearly want…

TheConversation

Niger’s junta forms new government

Niger's junta appointed 21 ministers late Wednesday, ahead of a meeting of…

Daily News Egypt

State of Emergency in ِEthiopia’s Amhara Region Could Lead to Further Abuses: HRW

Years of violent unrest and armed conflict in Ethiopia have resulted in…

Daily News Egypt

Australia’s decision to again use the term ‘occupied Palestinian territories’ brings it into line with international law

Australia’s minister for foreign affairs, Penny Wong, has announced Australia will return…

TheConversation

Re-imagining democracy for the 21st century, possibly without the trappings of the 18th century

Imagine that we’ve all – all of us, all of society –…

TheConversation

6 Sudanese intelligence officers killed during continued clashes in Omdurman city

Six Sudanese intelligence officers were killed during clashes between the Sudanese army…

Xinhua

UN official calls for early end to conflict in Sudan

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee on Wednesday stressed the need…

Xinhua