Sahar Ragab In a landmark move with potential global repercussions, the United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the OPEC+ alliance, with the decision set to take effect on May 1. The step marks a significant turning point in the country’s …
Read More »ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court on Tuesday ordered an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to pay 7.2 million euros ($8.4 million) in reparations for atrocities he oversaw as head of the Islamic police in the desert city of Timbuktu in the West African country of Mali. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz …
Read More »Mali’s PM urges public ‘not to give in to panic’ after Kidal fall
Mali’s Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga is calling on citizens “not to give in to panic” after coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists led to the fall of the strategic northern town of Kidal and the death of the country’s defence minister. After visiting the wounded in Kati, Maiga warned that the attackers …
Read More »JNIM Expands Operations in Mali Amid Rising Security Crisis in the Sahel
Sahar Ragab The Sahel region of Africa is witnessing a renewed wave of escalating insecurity as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), the Al-Qaeda-linked faction operating in the region, intensifies its military activity in Mali. On April 25, the group announced a series of large-scale attacks targeting strategic towns, military positions, …
Read More »Nigeria Under Fire: Deadly Attack Exposes Expanding Terror Threat Across West Africa
Sahar Ragab Nigeria is once again facing a serious security escalation after at least 29 civilians were killed in a militant attack on a village in Adamawa State in the country’s northeast. The assault, claimed by the Islamic State group, highlights the growing presence and operational reach of extremist organizations …
Read More »Cairo Hosts Contemporary Dance Nights 2026 with International Performances and Free Public Shows
Sahar Ragab The city of Cairo is set to host the Contemporary Dance Nights (CDN) 2026, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Egypt, from April 29 to May 3, 2026, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists and dance companies from Egypt and several countries around the world. …
Read More »Sisi Receives Russian Presidential Aide in Cairo to Discuss Strengthening Maritime Cooperation and Joint Logistics Projects
Sahar Ragab President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received on April 27, 2026, in the capital Cairo, the aide to the President of the Russia, Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev, during an official meeting focused on enhancing maritime and strategic cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, Nikolai Patrushev …
Read More »Arab League Holds 12th Regional Consultative Meeting on Migration and Asylum
Sahar Ragab The General Secretariat of the Arab League (Social Affairs Sector – Department of Refugees, Expatriates and Migration Affairs) held the 12th meeting of the Arab Regional Consultative Process on Migration and Asylum on April 27–28, 2026, via video conference. The meeting was attended by focal points from Arab …
Read More »A Night of Tribute to Cinema Stars at the Closing of the 52nd Edition of the Egyptian Film Society Festival at the Cairo Opera House
Sahar Ragab The activities of the 52nd edition of the Egyptian Film Society Festival concluded last evening under the presidency of renowned cinematographer Mahmoud Abdel-Samie, and in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Saleh, Chairman of the National Center for Cinema. The closing ceremony took place at the Creativity Center Theater …
Read More »166 Sudanese to Depart Libya for Port Sudan in First Voluntary Repatriation Flight Wednesday
Sahar Ragab The Embassy of Sudan in Tripoli has announced the launch of the first flight under the voluntary repatriation program for Sudanese nationals from Libya to Sudan. The initial flight will carry 166 passengers bound for Port Sudan International Airport on Wednesday, April 29. In an official post published …
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