Averting catastrophe in Darfur must be a priority
DR. MAJID RAFIZADEH May 12, 2024 For more than a year, Sudan has been gripped by a brutal conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. What […]
Can we finally agree that UN’s Libya mission is not working?
HAFED AL-GHWELL May 12, 2024 Nearly a decade and a half after a supposed “awakening,” Libya is still paralyzed by division, conflict and the pursuit of narrow self-interests by a […]
When will one of humanity’s gravest crimes be confronted?
9th May 2024 Fazal Masood Malik & Farhan Khokhar, Canada Genocide is once again making headlines, becoming an all too familiar term in our daily lexicon. Herein lies the risk. Like many other once-shocking concepts – Terrorism, Mass shootings, etc. – the word “genocide” may become a common term, its […]
Gaza aid could grind to a halt within days, UN agencies warn
Palestinians line up to receive humanitarian aid amidst tents housing internally displaced people, along the coastline in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on May 10, 2024, amid the […]
French massacre of 45,000 Algerians: 79 years on
On May 8, 1945, the French army, acting on its general’s orders, killed at least 45,000 Algerians in repression efforts. Seventy-nine years later, the massacre of 45,000 Algerian nationals by […]
Islamophobia trends on the rise across the world
Opinion Jakarta (ANTARA) – The international conference themed “Embracing Diversity: Tackling Islamophobia in 2024” in Baku, Azerbaijan, timed to fall on the eve of Ramadan for the Islamic world and […]
Revitalized Maghreb union would benefit all member states
ZAID M. BELBAGI May 02, 2024 Developments in the Maghreb last month have once again drawn attention to the Arab Maghreb Union, the ambitious plan to unite the western region […]
EU hopes Egypt partnership can help curb illegal migration
DR. ABDELLATIF EL-MENAWY May 01, 2024 In recent years, the issue of illegal immigration has emerged as a significant concern for both Egypt and the EU. With the Mediterranean serving […]
Palestinians’ Resilience Amid Israeli Aggression Inspires Global Curiosity in Islam
Palestinians’ unbreakable spirit and deep-rooted devotion to Islam have been sources of inspiration for many. Palestinian men perform Eid al-Fitr prayer amid the destruction in Gaza in 2021. Photo credit: WSJ Rabat […]
Region’s looming water crisis demands immediate action
DR. MAJID RAFIZADEH April 25, 2024 In the not-too-distant future, a pervasive challenge will haunt the entirety of the Middle East and North Africa region: a time when water shortages […]
No end to death and suffering as Sudan conflict enters its second year
No end to death and suffering as Sudan conflict enters its second year SPECIAl Updated 16 April 2024 ROBERT BOCIAGA April 15, 2024 CAIRO, Egypt: Compared with other ongoing conflicts, […]
The eight Arab states that openly and unabashedly deal with Israel
Arab states carefully deny any meaningful ties to Israel, but reality is surprisingly different. Most Arab states are quick to deny any official or covert ties with Israel, but were […]
The Sunni-Shia Divide
Sectarian conflict is becoming entrenched in a growing number of Muslim countries and is threatening to fracture Iraq and Syria. Tensions between Sunnis and Shias, exploited by regional rivals Saudi […]
Arab states tell Security Council to use enforcement powers to make Israel comply with ceasefire resolution
Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, the permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN and the chair of the Arab Group for the month of April, called on the invocation of chapter seven […]
Young Moroccans are turning away from mosques over Gaza silence
Large and historic mosques have been conspicuously silent over the war in Gaza, while King Mohammed VI has refused to address anger over normalisation The empty esplanade of Hassan II […]
UAE Halts Bilateral Cooperation with Israel Over Killing of Aid Workers
Today, the death toll from Israel’s relentless and merciless campaign has reached over 33,000. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Rabat – The […]
How is Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrated Around the World?
LIFESTYLE 8 MIN READ | SI | MAY 1, 2022 Home » Lifestyle » How is Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrated Around the World? IN THIS POST:– Eid in Pakistan– Eid in Indonesia– Eid in Malaysia– Eid in Saudi Arabia– Eid in Turkey– Eid in the […]
Tunisia’s Transformation Into a Transit Hub: Illegal Migration and Policy Dilemmas
HAMZA MEDDEB, FAKHREDDINE LOUATI Source: Getty Summary: Several developments have contributed to Tunisia’s transformation into a transit point for African migrants, including its porous borders, inconsistent migration policies, the proliferation of xenophobic attitudes, and deteriorating economic conditions. SUMMARY Due to structural economic, climate, and social crises in the Sahel, Tunisia has […]
Algeria welcomes French vote on 1961 colonialist ‘crime’
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. (REUTERS file photo) Updated 14 sec ago AFP April 01, 2024 ALGIERS: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has praised French lawmakers for approving a resolution condemning a […]
‘Never-ending humiliation’: Recalling horrors in Libya’s migration centres
Rescued in the middle of the Mediterranean, two men describe their experience being trafficked. By Nora Adin Fares Published On 24 Mar 2024 Mediterranean Sea – Malik* has been beaten, sold and […]