Libya Taps New Prime Minister
The former Libyan human rights advocate and diplomat, Ali Zeidan has been tapped by his country’s lawmakers as prime minister a week after the Parliament […]
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Sudan: Cooperation for Regional Peace and Development
A three-day international conference under the theme “Sudan & Europe: Prospects of Cooperation for Regional Peace and Development” will come to an end on Friday […]
Egypt: awareness campaign begins
The final constitution draft is “nearly ready” and a sample has been released to the public as part of an awareness campaign, “Know your constitution”, […]
Iraq concludes billion dollar arms deal
Russia has become Iraq’s second biggest arms-supplier after a document issued at a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister, Nuri al-Maliki, and Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry […]
Turkey retaliates Syria shelling
Turkey has shelled Syrian government targets after one of its border town, Akcakale, registered five civilian casualties from an “artillery fire belonging to the Syrian […]
Sudan and South: Oil and Trade Deal
The two Sudans have been able to come to terms regarding the oil exportation from South Sudan and the usage of Sudan’s pipelines and port […]
Iran Revolutionary Guards in Syria and Lebanon
Iran has confirmed the presence of its ”military advisors” in Syria and neighboring Lebanon. It is really a scary thing because these aides, who are […]
Tunisia: Salafist leader avoids arrest
The salafist leader in Tunisia, Saif-Allah Benahssine, has escaped arrest from security forces after the mosque was surrounded. They wanted to take him into custody […]
Iraq Fugitive VP Gets Death Sentence Amidst outbursts of violence
The Iraqi fugitive Sunni Vice-President Tariq al-Hashemi has been sentenced to death by hanging as a new wave of deadly blasts and attacks rocked the […]
Michelle Obama’s speech: forgotten Africa?
All those expecting that the first lady would tackle issues of development and Africa were kind of disappointed at the end of her speech at […]