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Muslim Brotherhood in Europe
Politics

Europe Broadens Muslim Brotherhood Scrutiny From Violence to Networks and Influence

The European discussion of the Muslim Brotherhood is catching up with a focus on the larger context in which influence is constructed and consolidated beyond

Somalia Mentorship Programme
Politics

Somalia Mentorship Programme 2026: What Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Will Learn

The Federal Government of Somalia officially launched Somalia Mentorship Programme 2026 in a historic move towards state-building. This dynamic initiative is geared towards the marginalised

Muslim Brotherhood Ban Australia
Politics

Family First Calls for Muslim Brotherhood Ban in Australia: What Would Happen Under Australian Law?

Questions over alleged networks, security investigation and Australia’s terrorist-organisation listing system have been raised once again as Family First urges the Australian Government to do

US lifts Eritrea sanctions
Politics

US Lifts Eritrea Sanctions as Red Sea Tensions Put Asmara Back in Focus

Washington just wiped five years of sanctions off Eritrea in one Friday announcement. US lifts Eritrea sanctions, It’s less about Eritrea’s history and more about

911 counterterrorism legacy
Politics

911, National Unity and the Debate Over Islamist Extremism and the Muslim Brotherhood

The United States has been debating national security issues, polarization, and the changing nature of extremist threats for 25 years since the September 11th, 2001

US visa sanctions
Politics

US Extends Visa Sanctions on Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials: What It Means

The U.S. State Department has officially announced to extend U.S. visa sanctions against Palestinian Authority officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). US

Iraq Shuts Down Two Border
Politics

Iraq Shuts Down Two Border Crossing Points With Iran Following Saudi Oil Pipeline Drones Attack: What To Know About Baghdad’s Action

Iraq has shut down two border entry points with Iran after the kingdom accused Iraqi-originated drones of attacking the strategic East-West oil pipeline of Saudi

Ceuta border crisis
Politics

The Ceuta Affair: How Spain’s Right Turned Uncertainty Into Political Certainty

The Ceuta border crisis came to the fore towards the end of July 2026, when over 70,000 people attempted to enter the North African enclave.

Xi Jinping arrives in Egypt
Politics

Xi Jinping Arrives in Egypt: What His First Cairo Visit in 10 Years Means for the Country

In Egypt, on September 1, 2026, the land of the pharaoh, Xi Jinping will be making his first state visit to Cairo in 10 years.The

Tunisia Germany bilateral deals
Politics

Tunisia and Germany Sign Nearly €100 Million in New Agreements: Which Sectors Benefit?

On August 31, 2026, an important diplomatic and economic breakthrough was achieved at the signing of new Tunisia and Germany accords in Tunis. During a