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Fava bean cultivation expands across Arab countries

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 expanded in recent years, supported by......

2026 ranking of Africa’s military powers according to Global Fire Power

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, equipment, finances, logistics,......

Israel's ambiguous goals for Gaza amid stalled reconstruction efforts

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 Netanyahu, facing an International......

Trump invites Putin to join his peace council as 60 nations weigh offers

The Kremlin announced Monday that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Peace Council," with Moscow studying the proposal and hoping for fresh Washington contacts. Trump sent letters to about 60 world leaders seeking founding members for the new international body, which he would......

France produces largest number of players in African Nations Cup 2025

A recent study by Foot Mercato reveals that among the 658 players representing the 24 national teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), 107 were born in France, making the country the most represented outside Africa. This includes rising Senegalese star Ibrahim Mbaye, a 17-year-old PSG player born in Trappes, France. France is followed......

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,......

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