Is it too late to banish the specter of civil war in Sudan?
BARIA ALAMUDDIN April 24, 2023 Here we are again, with yet another state in the Arab and African arenas erupting in flames. At root, the Sudan conflict is prosaically simple […]
Fighting in Sudan enters a second week as truce breaks
By AFP – Apr 22,2023 – JORDAN TIMES Smoke billows over residential buildings in eastern Khartoum on Saturday, during ongoing battles between the forces of two rival general (AFP photo) KHARTOUM — Fighting […]
What does the name Ramadan mean?
Amira Noshokaty , Sunday 26 Mar 2023 Ahram Online delves into the names of the Islamic Months and their significance. A man carries a traditional lantern in Sayyeda Zeinab market ahead […]
The Battle of the Generals. A Bloody Turn in Africa’s Story of Hope
Two rival generals have sparked a war that has buried hopes for a peaceful and democratic fresh start in Sudan. The activists who once brought down the dictatorship are now […]
No Cleopatra was not black — here are the facts
ZAHI HAWASS April 20, 2023 The “docudrama” Queen Cleopatra, which purports to be a historically accurate account of the life and reign of the ruler of the Ptolemaic kingdom of […]
War of wills likely to block Sudan’s path to change
MOHAMED CHEBARO April 19, 2023 Everybody was expecting a clash between the army and paramilitary units in Sudan eventually, causing the country’s transition to civilian rule to teeter and potentially […]
Arab migrants’ skills should be harnessed by host countries
TALA JARJOUR April 19, 2023 News of tragedy and triumph travel well, owing perhaps to the simple fact that headlines attract extreme stories, stories which catch the eye, seeming unusual. […]
How the West backed radical Islam and unleashed global terror
From the extremist Wahhabis of Saudi Arabia to the Egyptian cult of the Muslim Brotherhood and Syrian terrorist groups allied with ISIS, the West has backed fundamentalist forces at the […]
Imperative that Sudan army emerges victorious
OSAMA AL-SHARIF April 18, 2023 It was almost inevitable that the two reluctant partners that have jointly ruled Sudan for the past four years were destined to fight each other […]
Sudan generals’ battle enters 4th day; death toll soars to 185
The power struggle pits Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan (center), the commander of the armed forces, against Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group. Updated […]
Sudan fighting: How military rivalry descended into open warfare
After years of protests and pressure to form a civilian government, how did things devolve into fighting on the streets? Published On 17 Apr 2023 As the people of Sudan […]
Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum
https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.49.2/iframe.htmlMedia caption, Watch: What’s happened in Sudan in the last 24 hours? By Beverly Ochieng BBC Monitoring, Nairobi The fighting that has erupted in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere […]
The Portuguese rediscovering their country’s Muslim past
Historians and archaeologists are showing just how integral Islam is to the country’s identity. By Marta Vidal Published Jun 2020 Lisbon, Portugal – After fleeing war in his native Iraq, 33-year-old Mustafa […]
Exhibition commemorates the life of Ibrahim Burkhardt, the man who discovered Abu Simbel Temples
LAST UPDATED: 2017/05/15 A BYNADA DEYAA There is an ancient statue that resembles King Ramses II and has the body of a giant lion attacking a human who represents […]
Traditional MENA dishes highlight of iftar tables
A vendor sells traditional sweets that are beloved during Ramadan at a market in Sidon, Lebanon. (AFP) Updated 11 April 2023 MYRIAM TAUK April 11, 2023 BEIRUT: The holy month […]
Heure Bleue’s traditional harira
(Image credit: Yana Frigelis) By Yana Frigelis12th April 2023 Originating from North Africa’s Maghreb cuisine, harira is a traditional tomato-based soup with chickpeas and lentils typically served to break the daily […]
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon meets Pope Tawadros II in Cairo
Lord (Tariq)Ahmad of Wimbledon @tariqahmadbt Honoured to meet with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II @PopeTawadros at St Mark’s Cathedral in Abbasiya, Cairo. We discussed the role of the Coptic Church […]
Sudanese prepare traditional Ramadan drink to break fast
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE – AFP OM ESHR APR 02, 2023 – DAILY SABAH EDITED BY BUSE KESKIN A Sudanese woman pours a glass of Helo Murr, a Ramadan drink made with […]
Despite the alarming figures, a positive outlook on the state of food and nutrition in the Arab region
Mar 29,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Abdulhakim Elwaer The Arab region is facing unprecedented challenges in its efforts to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition and ensure that everyone […]
Egyptians cling to Ramadan charity as inflation soars
Inflation hit 32.9 per cent in February By AFP – Mar 28,2023 – In this photo taken on March 22 a young worker stacks trays of freshly-baked bread at a bakery at […]