Middle East & Africa
South Sudan: ‘hellish existence’ for women and girls
Widespread sexual violence against women and girls in conflict is being fueled by systemic impunity, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South...
Syrian constitutional reform body seeking breakthrough
The committee tasked with drafting a new Syrian constitution - and thereby setting the country on a fresh trajectory to peace and stability -...
ECOWAS leaders “reset” deadlines for military leaders
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has re-imposed its sanctions on the Republic of Mali. It will also ensure the implementation and...
Suspending Ukraine’s Agricultural Exports: Will Russia Save the Arab World from Food Riots?
When on March 12, Denis Shmygal, Ukraine’s Prime Minister, announced that a prohibition or severe restrictions would be imposed on exports of wheat, buckwheat,...
Why U.S. is giving greater priority to the Iran Nuclear Deal
In recent weeks, Washington has been showing greater urgency and flexibility, with regard to the revival of the Iran Nuclear Deal/ Joint Comprehensive Plan...
Investment in Education Pays Off Over Generations
Authors: Honorable Ms. Vera Daves De Sousa, Honorable Ms. Luisa Grilo, Mr. Jean-Christophe Carret*
Angola is charting a path toward prosperity. There is no investment...
Chinese Levant Economical and Cultural Exchange Association: A Success Story for Arab-Chinese Cooperation
Here, we hear from Chinese Levant Economical and Cultural Exchange Association founder Mr. Mohamad Kabalan about how the association came to fruition and how...
Western Sahara: Why Spain is now endorsing the Moroccan Autonomy Plan
In Morocco, the Western Sahara issue reached a historic turning point. The endorsement by Spain of the Moroccan position of a broad autonomy for...
Russia Turns to Africa for Trade Amid US, EU Sanctions
As United States and European sanctions broaden due to special military operation, largely directed at demilitarization and denazification in Ukraine, Russians are now diversifying...
In the Eye of the Storm: Mali’s Search for New Partners in 2022
On Wednesday, 17 February 2022, President Emmanuel Macron of France announced the end of Operation Barkhane, declaring that all French contingents of Operation Barkhane...