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The Middle East will take center stage at the upcoming Munich Security Conference, according to its chairman, Wolfgang Ischinger. Speaking ahead of the annual gathering, he said that discussions on regional stability and the implementation of a peace plan for Gaza would rank among the event’s most......
A recent overview of global mosque distribution highlights Indonesia as the country with the highest number of mosques, far ahead of other nations. India and Bangladesh follow, reflecting both population size and the historical presence of Islam in these regions. Countries traditionally associated with......
Fava beans are a key staple crop widely grown across North Africa, particularly in Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Valued for their high protein content and versatility in local diets, these beans contribute significantly to food security in the region. The cultivation of fava beans has......
Africa’s military balance remains largely stable in 2026, according to the latest Global Fire Power (GFP) ranking, despite several shifts within the continent’s top ten. The annual index evaluates the military strength of 145 countries worldwide using more than 60 indicators related to manpower,......
Israel's prolonged military campaign in Gaza has devastated the enclave, demolishing most homes and infrastructure while claiming over 70,000 Palestinian lives. The population now grapples with severe shortages of food, medicine, and shelter as winter intensifies their plight. Prime Minister Benjamin......
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has proposed to intervene as a mediator in the long-running dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the use of Nile River waters. The issue has remained a major source of tension in northeastern Africa for more than a decade. In a message addressed to......
Egypt’s electoral authority has announced the final results of the country’s parliamentary elections, confirming a sweeping victory for parties aligned with President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi. The vote, held in November, consolidates the dominance of pro-government forces within the National......
Egyptian-British human rights activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has issued a public apology for old social media posts dating back more than a decade, after the resurfacing of tweets calling for violence against “Zionists” sparked political backlash in the United Kingdom. Abdel Fattah,......
Rabat, December 27, 2025 — The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is attracting global attention not only for football but also for the presence of international celebrities. Figures such as Kylian Mbappé, Zinedine Zidane, and Jamel Debbouze have been spotted in the stands, engaging......
Morocco has secured a place among the top three tech startup ecosystems in Africa, according to the 2025 edition of the Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index (DEEI) released by the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS). Alongside South Africa and Mauritius, the Kingdom continues to strengthen......
The European Parliament has approved two major legislative measures aimed at strengthening migration policies across the continent, supported by a coalition of right-wing and far-right lawmakers. The new rules would allow asylum seekers to be returned to countries that are not their place of origin......
Egypt is currently training hundreds of Palestinian police officers as part of a long-term plan to establish a security force in Gaza once the war ends, a senior Palestinian official told AFP. The initiative stems from a broader program announced in August, when Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty......
The U.S. administration led by President Donald Trump has initiated procedures to determine whether several regional branches of the Muslim Brotherhood should be formally designated as foreign terrorist organizations. According to an information note released by the White House, President Trump signed......
