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UN envoy to Libya warns countries that support Haftar
Tripoli battle has negatively affected UN-backed efforts to reach peace deal
AU countries asks to extend transitional period in Sudan to 3 months
‘We support Sudanese’s free will to determine their future,’ says Al-Sisi
Thousands of Moroccans demand release of 42 Hirak Rif activists
Court upheld prison sentence of 15 to 20 years to activists accused of threatening state security
Al-Sisi receives Abbas, voices support for Palestinian legitimate rights
Both held summit on Palestinian recent updates, enhancing coordination
Airstrikes hit Tripoli, Mitiga airport reopened
Clashes escalated after White House announced Trump’s Haftar phone call
Trump praises Haftar’s role in countering terrorism
US, Russia reject UN call for immediate ceasefire in Libya
High-profile Egyptian, Emirati, Saudi delegations visit Sudan
Al-Sisi voices support to Sudanese will in phone call with Burhan
Tobruk Parliament calls on UN Security Council to stop Qatari, Turkish intervention
Calls followed Qatar’s Foreign Minister’s demand to impose arms embargo on LNA
Qatar calls for activating arms embargo against LNA
Haftar’s moves hinder international efforts for holding national forum, says Al-Thani
Arab foreign ministers to hold emergency meeting on Palestine
Meeting comes upon Palestinian request
Red Cross reveals three staff members were abducted in Syria
ICRC appealed for information about staff members abducted in Syria in 2013
Al-Sisi receives Haftar, vows support to LNA’s counterterrorism operations
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with the Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, where he asserted Egypt’s support for Libya’s ongoing onslaught in Tripoli. Forces affiliated with Haftar have engaged in violent clashes with militants in the outskirts of Tripoli since last week. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the …
New Palestinian government sworn in amid Fatah domination
‘New cabinet has no national, constitutional legitimacy,’ says Hamas
Burhan announces new members of Sudan’s military transitional council
Representatives of protests presented their demands to military commanders
Settlement of Egypt-Israel natural gas arbitration getting closer: Israeli Energy Minister
The international arbitration case between Egypt and Israel over natural gas trading could be resolved in the upcoming months, Israel’s Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Sunday. Steinitz told Reuters that a final understanding is already established, and what’s left is the approval of the Israeli electric authority and maybe also of someone on the …
Clashes between demonstrators, security forces in Algeria, 108 arrested, 80 injured
Protesters demanding removal of all Bouteflika’s men
Sudan’s military council head cancels night curfew, releases political detainees
Sudan’s new head of the Sudanese Military Transitional Council Abdul Fattah Al- Burhan announced on Saturday lifting the night curfew and releasing all political detainees arrested under the state of emergency after of the resign of president Omar Al-Bashir. Al-Burhan said in a statement that the transitional period would last for a maximum of two …
Egypt supports will of Sudanese people after overthrow of Al-Bashir
Egypt supports the Sudanese people’s choices in building the future of their country, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday. This came after President Omar Al-Bashir, who has been in power for 30 years, was overthrown by the armed forces following months of protests. “Egypt is following closely and with great concern the …
Israeli PM Netanyahu wins fifth term in parliamentary election
Final results show right-wing bloc taking 65 seats in Knesset
Algeria’s parliament named Abdelkader Bensalah as interim leader for 90 days
Move follows constitutional rules but goes against protesters’ demands
Seven Sudanese people killed as sit-in outside military headquarters continue
Security forces used live fires, tear gas against thousands of demonstrators
Israeli voters cast ballots in Knesset’s crucial elections
Around 6.3 million are eligible to vote in electoral race
Total of 2,200 people displaced in Libya as clashes mount
‘US is deeply concerned about fighting near Tripoli,’ says Pompeo
Soldier dies in clashes between army, security forces in Khartoum
Security forces attempted to forcibly evacuate demonstrators, army protected them
Israel elections: Netanyahu’s win scathing impact on Middle East
‘Polls could give Netanyahu win, lead to Israel de facto annexation of West Bank,’ says analyst
Algerians continue protest against elite surrounding Bouteflika to leave
Bouteflika resigned after six weeks of protests in Algeria
UNSC, G7 warn LNA of entering Tripoli, call for immediate fight halt
Last week, LNA launched military campaign against Tripoli
Constitutional Council approves vacancy of presidential post
Algeria’s future was determined by its people, says US Department of State spokesperson
Israeli forces kill young Palestinian, injure three in raid on refugee camp
Israeli forces arrest several Palestinians, local media says
Bouteflika reportedly to announce his resignation as protests continue
Algerian President announced major cabinet reshuffle, removing 21 ministers