- 5 December, 2025
The Nile Dam crisis is escalating as the world’s attention is drawn to Ukraine
Egypt–Ethiopia’s intention to partially start power production via the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been criticized by Egypt and Sudan. In view of the West’s
Somalis face visa limitations in the United States as a result of postponed elections
Somalia–US Secretary of State Blinken says procedural irregularities and partisan use of security forces have undermined Somalia’s electoral process. The US has imposed visa restrictions
United Nations Security Council imposes arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthi group
Yemen– The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday imposed the arms embargo on Houthis, an Islamist political and armed group of Yemen. The UNSC
Tunisia is considering banning foreign funding for non-governmental organizations
Tunisia–Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Thursday that he will release a decree prohibiting foreign funding for civil society organizations, as part of his efforts
Somalia Postpones Presidential Election by Extending Parliamentary Voting
Somalia– Somali authorities have decided to postpone parliamentary elections until March 15, delaying a long-delayed presidential election even again. The administration had set a Friday
IMF announces “excellent progress” after Tunisia bailout discussions
Tunisia– Tunisia and the International Monetary Fund made “excellent progress” in negotiations over a possible multibillion-dollar bailout for the country’s crisis-plagued economy, according to the
IMF says Somalia funding at risk over election delays
Somalia– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) could stop its programme in Somalia in three months if long-postponed national elections experience further delays. The programme is
Arab community in Israel are victims of extreme gun violence
Israel–Ammar, a three year old boy belonging to the Arab community in Israel was killed by a stray bullet while he was playing in a
Moroccans are protesting rising fuel and other prices due to inflation
Morocco– Thousands of Moroccans took to the streets around the country on Sunday to protest rising petrol and other basic commodity costs. The North African
West Bank: Meeting between Abbas and Pelosi
Israel– According to Abbas’ office, Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas met with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Thursday to discuss