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Latest in Region
Militants attack Libya’s state-run oil company in Tripoli
Government forces defeat attackers, no casualties reported
Israeli PM reportedly meets Saudi crown prince
Riyadh has declined to form formal ties with Israel, saying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be discussed first.
Ethiopian military restores control of more towns in Tigray, urges civilians to ‘save themselves’
Next phases are decisive part of operation, which will encircle Mekelle using tanks, says military spokesperson
Sudan decides not to participate in ministerial meeting over GERD
Abbas noted Sudan’s adherence to GERD negotiation process under the African Union to reach a binding and satisfactory legal agreement
UN appeals for support as over 33,000 Ethiopians flee to Sudan
UNHCR says in addition to Ethiopians fleeing to Sudan, number of internally displaced within Ethiopia “is growing after nearly two weeks of conflict.”
Iraqi forces kill 16 Islamic State militants in Kirkuk
The security situation in Iraq has been improving since Iraqi security forces fully defeated the Islamic State militants across the country late in 2017.
Turkey’s behavior “widening its separation” from EU, says Borrell
Meanwhile, the tension between Turkey and EU members Cyprus and Greece has escalated in the past year due to their dispute over maritime rights.
Hunger looms over Ethiopia’s Tigray as conflict rages
Tigrayan peacekeepers in Somalia disarmed by Ethiopian colleagues, Reuters reports. TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael vows to defeat Abiy’s forces
Israeli strikes kill 10 soldiers, fighters in Syria: monitor
Throughout the Syrian crisis, Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria and convoys transporting weapons to Hezbollah
At least 3 rockets hit Green Zone in central Baghdad
The rockets were fired at night and prompted the anti-missile weapons to fire back on the rockets, the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
EU welcomes holding Libyan elections in December 2021
EU also emphasizes need to enforce arms embargo, prevent oil smuggling in Libya
Ethiopia to launch decisive offensive against “rebels” in Tigray: PM
Ahmed said in a series of social media posts, that the deadline for surrender had expired, paving the way for a final push on Mekelle, Tigray’s capital.
Ethiopia denies holding negotiations on Tigray conflict in Uganda
Ethiopian officials had indicated earlier that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni would mediate between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray regional authorities, after the outbreak of military confrontations between the two sides in early November.
Egypt condemns terrorist attack on military patrol in Burkina Faso
Islamic State terrorist group claims responsibility for Burkina Faso attack
Egypt condemns Israel’s construction of new settlement units in East Jerusalem
Ahmed Hafez, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, expressed deep concern over what these policies will lead to in terms of undermining the opportunities to achieve the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.
Egypt calls on sides of Guerguerat dispute in Western Sahara to exercise restraint
Renewed clashes between Morocco, Polisario Front threaten to unravel decades-long ceasefire in Western Sahara
Egypt closely follows updates of Guerguerat dispute in Western Sahara
Polisario Front declares three-decade ceasefire in disputed Western Sahara is over after Morocco launches military operation to reopen road to neighbouring Mauritania
Lebanon starts nationwide lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab urged people a day earlier to commit to COVID-19 lockdown measures while prioritizing people’s health over the economy.
Egypt condemns shooting attack at Saudi Embassy in Netherlands
In a statement on Thursday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry expressed its concerns and condemnation over the attack, adding that it is following up on the circumstances behind this “coward attack.”
Al-Sisi mourns death of Bahrain’s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman
Bahraini minister had been receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic in US
Libya’s 5+5 joint military commission launches 6th round of talks in Sirte
The talks, which will take place from 10-13 November, aim to “advance the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement signed in Geneva on 23 October, and to build on the progress achieved last week in Ghadames,” the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said.
UN opens Libyan Political Dialogue Forum amid efforts to end crisis
Solution is for Libyan people to regain their full sovereignty, says Tunisian President Kais Saied
Ethiopia will not descend into chaos: PM Abiy Ahmed
President of Tigray region expresses readiness to negotiate with federal authorities, stop fighting
Egypt condemns Israel’s demolition of Palestinian homes
The demolition in the village, which was located in the Jordan Valley, has caused the displacement of dozens of Palestinians, including children.
Ethiopia faces internal strife as Tigray offensive continues
Country’s federal authorities declare six-month state of emergency to fight TPLF forces
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed orders military intervention in Tigray region
Move came after ‘months of provocation and incitement,’ says Ethiopian Prime Minister
Arab League demands that UK recognise Palestine, correct ‘historical mistakes’
Pan-Arab organisation describes Balfour Declaration as start of “tragedy of the century”
Libyan Joint Military Commission commences 5th round in Libya
Participants will initiate discussions on the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, among other topics, says UNSMIL
Sudan signs agreement with US to restore sovereign immunity
Agreement is part of US pledge to remove Sudan from list of states sponsoring terrorism
Egyptian-African standing committee convenes to follow up on relations
Meeting was chaired by Deputy FM for African Affairs Hamdi Loza and followed up on current and proposed Egyptian projects in several African countries