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Trump offers to mediate Nile water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia

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 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi,......

Putin offers mediation amid Iran crisis as Gulf allies urge Trump restraint

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped into the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, offering Moscow's services as a mediator. In separate conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Putin positioned Russia as a potential bridge......

Egypt: pro-government parties win parliamentary elections

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 Assembly of the most populous Arab country. The......

Gulf states urge Trump to enforce Gaza ceasefire as fragile truce faces setbacks

Arab Gulf nations are ramping up diplomatic pressure on President Donald Trump to hold Israel accountable for repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire, which has entered a critical phase ahead of his administration's transition in January 2026. The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,......

UK: Rights activist Alaa Abdel Fattah apologizes for old tweets calling for violence

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, 44, who returned to the UK last week following......

Stars shine at AFCON Morocco as Egypt and Morocco advance

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 with fans and offering a worldwide spotlight......

Iran protests Seattle Pride Match ahead of 2026 World Cup

Iran’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup has been disrupted by a dispute over Seattle’s decision to designate its group-stage match against Egypt as a “Pride Match,” coinciding with the city’s annual Pride weekend. The announcement has provoked strong diplomatic protests from both Iran and Egypt, who criticized......

Alaa Abdel Fattah returns to the United Kingdom

Egyptian-British human rights activist Alaa Abdel Fattah returned to the United Kingdom on Friday after Egyptian authorities lifted a travel ban that had prevented him from leaving the country, according to sources close to his family. A prominent figure of Egypt’s 2011 uprising that led to the fall of longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak,......

Morocco ranks third among Africa’s leading tech startup ecosystems

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 its position as a regional hub for digital......

CAN 2025: Mali, Zambia, Egypt and South Africa Kick Off on Monday

After Sunday’s opening match between Morocco and Comoros, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) continues on Monday with three exciting group-stage games featuring several favorites entering the competition. At 3:00 PM local time at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Mali and Zambia will face each other in a Group A clash. Both teams are......

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