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Why Somaliland's Integration of 6,000 Local Forces Demands a New Diplomatic Approach
Opinion

Why Somaliland’s Integration of 6,000 Local Forces Demands a New Diplomatic Approach

In this defining moment for Horn of Africa geopolitics, the Republic of Somaliland has reached this monumental milestone: the complete integration of 6,000 local forces

Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Politics

Iran-Oman Proposal on Strait of Hormuz Shipping: What Does It Mean for the Arab Countries?

A proposal by Iran and Oman to arrange shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is drawing closer to becoming a reality, which could lead to

Morocco Launches Pax Check
Technology More

Morocco Launches Pax Check: How to Use the New 100% Digital Boarding Pass at Airports

Traveling through North Africa just got a massive technological upgrade. In July 2026, Airports of Morocco (formerly known as ONDA) officially launched the highly anticipated

Algeria Startup Challenge 2026 Opens 8th Edition
Technology More

Algeria Startup Challenge 2026 Opens 8th Edition: How Startups Can Apply

The Algerian startup ecosystem seems to be moving at a really fast pace, like, almost suddenly the whole country is being reshaped into a sort

Khalida Boufedech
Politics

A Historic First: Khalida Boufedech Elected as Algeria’s First Female Parliament Speaker

In this monumental moment for North Africa, Khalida Boufedech kind of made history, though in a very official way. On July 28, 2026, she was

Erdogan Meets Saudi Leaders
Politics

What to Expect as Erdogan Meets Saudi Leaders for High-Level Talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travelled to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit centred on talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

ARABSAT and LTT satellite agreement
Technology

Everything to Know About the New ARABSAT and LTT Satellite Agreement

The landscape of North African telecommunications is changing kind a fast. On August 6, 2026, the Arab Satellite Communications Organization (ARABSAT) and Libya Telecom and

Egyptian pound 82 percent slide
Markets

The Egyptian Pound’s 82% Slide: What Comes After a Decade of Devaluation?

Over the past ten years, the North African economic powerhouse has basically seen a staggering Egyptian pound 82 percent slide, falling from around 8 EGP

Amr Diab Yalla Sahel concert
Entertainment

Amr Diab Set to Perform at Yalla Sahel 2026: Tickets, Venue, and Date

The undisputed King of Arab Pop is back, or at least it’s coming back to the North Coast. Amr Diab Yalla Sahel concert, the megastar,

Somali biometric e-passport
Tourism

Somali Cabinet Approves New Biometric E-Passports: Features, Benefits, and Rollout

The Federal Government of Somalia has made a pretty monumental step towards modernizing its national identity infrastructure, in a way that actually feels new. Somali