US Diplomats in Doha for Indirect Ceasefire Talks with Iran

High-ranking US envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, have arrived in Doha for discussions concerning the US-Iran ceasefire. The dialogue…

JUN 30 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire

The US has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. US Centra…

JUN 30 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions: Indirect Talks in Doha Amid Strait Disputes

US envoys, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, have arrived in Doha to engage with Qatari mediators concerning the implementation of …

JUN 30 · Middle East & Africa

Advocacy Groups Challenge Ghana's Role in US Deportations

In a significant legal move, advocacy groups have initiated proceedings against Ghana at West Africa's leading human rights court. The compl…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?

What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?But on Monday, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, rejected the pr…

JUN 30 · Middle East & Africa

Migrants in South Africa fear violence ahead of June 30 deadline

The meeting was organised by the Tembelihle Crisis Committee, a grassroots movement that has previously opposed xenophobic violence. Its lea…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

Sixty-six years on: The promise of DRC independence remains unfulfilled

On that day, King Baudouin I formally declared the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Outside, Kinshasa’s streets f…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

US Diplomatic Engagements Intensify Amid Libya Crisis

The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing political crisis in Libya, highlighted by a recent meeting b…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

ICJ: A Catalyst for Peace in Eastern DRC Conflict?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive legal step by bringing its neighbor Rwanda before the International Court of Jus…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak

Conflict involving armed groups and intercommunal violence has displaced large numbers of people, while insecurity has made it difficult for…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

The US-Iran MoU: A mirage of an agreement

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) the United States and Iran have signed is not a peace treaty. It is not even a credible framework for …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes

Tehran, Iran – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last week between Iran and the United States appears to be in jeopardy after a s…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

Adam Johnson on how US corporate media sold Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Israel continues to violate the Gaza ceasefire brokered by the US last October, killing more than 1,000 Palestinians including at least 265 …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

Paradise lost: How Israel is making war on West Bank farmers

Amal Slaibi, 58, averts her eyes whenever she passes the remains of her family’s small but profitable orchard in the occupied West Bank, whi…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns

Khartoum, Sudan – As drone attacks rain down on el-Obeid and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) tighten their months-long siege, the capital of …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

US Seeks Exit From Recent Iran MoU Amid Regional Backlash

In the wake of escalating tensions, the United States is reportedly maneuvering to extricate itself from the recent Memorandum of Understand…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward Pride Match

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rainbow flags - a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and social inclusion - will be flown inside th…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

IAEA to Initiate Inspection of Iranian Nuclear Sites

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed plans to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities as a component of the preliminary peace …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

TikTok Influencer Facing Capital Punishment in Dubai

A 23-year-old British social media influencer currently detained in Dubai is facing severe legal consequences following the fatal stabbing o…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

Trump's Iran Deal Strategy Survives Senate Test

In a significant political maneuver, President Donald Trump and his administration scored a pivotal victory in the Senate, succeeding in qua…

JUN 25 · Middle East & Africa

Jordan Intercepts Iranian Arms Shipment Destined for West Bank Militants

Jordanian special forces intercepted a large weapons cache near the Iraqi border last week, seizing dozens of anti-tank missiles, assault ri…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Mossad and CIA Launch Joint Cyber Operation Targeting Iranian Nuclear Command Network

Israeli and American intelligence services have jointly launched a sophisticated cyber operation targeting the command-and-control infrastru…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Why is the UAE Withdrawing from OPEC?

On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), endi…

JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa

UAE's Exit from OPEC Redefines Global Energy Dynamics

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) recent announcement to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) marks a significant…

JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa

From Prosperity to Crisis: Gulf States' Security Dilemma

The recent conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran, sparked on February 28, has catapulted the Gulf region into an unprec…

JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa

Mossad Uncovers Iranian Espionage Operation Targeting Israeli Nuclear Facilities

The Israeli Mossad has dismantled an Iranian espionage cell that was collecting sensitive intelligence on Israeli nuclear facilities, accord…

JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa

CIA Warns of Increasing Iranian Influence in Iraq and Syria

The Central Intelligence Agency has issued a classified report warning of a significant increase in Iranian influence over Iraqi and Syrian …

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

British Intelligence Monitors Russian Influence Expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa

A leaked confidential document from the British intelligence agency MI6 reveals that Moscow is systematically expanding its influence in the…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Phantom Veil Cyber Espionage Targets GCC Energy Infrastructure

A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign has recently shaken the security foundations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, specific…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets GCC Energy Infrastructure

A sophisticated cyber espionage operation has been discovered, targeting critical infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) s…

JUN 8 · Middle East & Africa