The war in the African country has acquired its own dimension in the western region, where local testimonies and experts warn that violence against the civilian population could constitute genocide
The Iran-backed Islamist militia has popular support due to its alignment with the Palestinian cause and is fortifying its positions, using new weapons, and recruiting thousands of fighters to continue disrupting maritime trade
With a net worth of $8.7 billion according to ‘Forbes,’ the businessman is looking for ways to bring more luster to the jewel in his crown, the fertilizer giant OCI
Despite the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave, NGOs say supplies have slowed down to a trickle due to bureaucratic obstacles, grueling inspections and arbitrary entry criteria
Cairo, fearful of a mass expulsion of Palestinians to its territory, has deployed the military near the Strip and reinforced the barriers on the frontier
Palestinians trying to escape the desperate situation in the Strip are charged up to $11,000 by middlemen to secure permission to cross the border at Rafah
A group of volunteers led by writer and influencer Mirna El Helbawi have received eSIM donations from all over the world to prevent a complete information void in the Strip and keep Palestinians in touch with loved ones
The wife, three children and a grandson of the local bureau chief for Al Jazeera have all died under the Israeli bombings that he has been reporting on. He has vowed to go back after getting medical treatment in Qatar
Israel wants to regain the Philadelphi Corridor that separates Sinai from the enclave, but a change in the status quo carries significant military and humanitarian implications
In addition to the war in Gaza, other flashpoints in this strategic area include piracy, the conflict in Sudan and territorial disputes between Ethiopia, Somalia and Somaliland
The terrorist group maintains multiple affiliates with the capacity to carry out high-impact attacks, especially in Asia and Africa, despite its weakening in Syria and Iraq
A decade ago, the country suffered from the world’s highest rates of the disease, but an unprecedented health campaign has made it the first nation on track to beat the epidemic, according to the WHO. Now it wants the rest of the continent to be able to follow in its footsteps
Users and rights groups have denounced the disproportionate restrictions and suppression of content in solidarity with Palestine, while hate speech in Hebrew against Palestinians is rising
Egypt is responsible for more than 40% of the plastic waste dumped in the Mediterranean, and its iconic river is increasingly polluted. Collecting and selling waste plastic that is then reused is a way to compensate for the lost income due to the scarcity of fish
Since last month, the rebel group has been targeting ships allegedly linked to Israel. The offensive has sparked calls for greater U.S. military deployment as there are fears the conflict could spread to the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran-backed factions such as Yemen’s Houthis are intensifying their attacks against Israeli and U.S. interests, while Washington has increased its deployment in the region
Only 700 trucks have been able to enter since October 21, which represents just 11% of the supplies that the enclave received before the Hamas war. The strict conditions imposed by Israel are creating bottlenecks at the Rafah border crossing
Cairo is increasingly concerned that Israel will forcibly displace Gazans to the Sinai Peninsula and that the groundswell of support for the Palestinian cause will turn against the government
After meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Palestinian Authority president called for a ceasefire and for a possible subsequent pact to include the West Bank and East Jerusalem