Drought Pushes Somali Children to the Brink of Catastrophic Hunger

SOMALIA: Somalia is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as prolonged drought destroys crops and wipes out livestock. Families who depend on farming and herding have lost their main sources of food and income. Children are among the hardest hit, with rising malnutrition and hunger threatening their survival. Aid agencies warn that without urgent support, conditions [...]

Sahrawi Official Reaffirms Western Sahara as a Decolonization Issue Under UN Mandate

WESTERN SAHARA: A Sahrawi official has reiterated that the question of Western Sahara remains a decolonization issue, not a bilateral dispute. He stressed that any lasting solution must align with United Nations resolutions and international law. The statement emphasizes the importance of respecting the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination. It also reflects frustration over prolonged [...]

Iraq Shines at West Asia Paralympic Games

Iraqi Paralympic athletes delivered an outstanding performance on the second day of the West Asia Paralympic Games in Oman, securing two gold medals and one silver medal. Mohammed Fahd and Al-Kaed Ahmed Fahd won gold in the 200-meter race, while Idris Sami claimed silver in the same event. Adding to the success, Nader Ibrahim [...]

Food Prices Hit Rural and Urban Families Hard

The National Statistics Bureau’s CPI report for December 2025 shows a continued rise in inflation, driven mainly by increasing food and non-food prices. Food inflation reached 4.36 percent, with notable increases in staples, beverages, and betel nuts, while non-food inflation stood at 2.70 percent, led by higher costs for clothing, health, restaurants, and transport. [...]

Iran–US Talks Considered as Tensions Rise

Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high as the possibility of diplomatic talks emerges alongside escalating threats. Regional officials say Iran–US talks could take place in Istanbul, potentially involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and regional intermediaries, with broader participation from Middle Eastern foreign ministers. Iran has confirmed [...]

Oman and Maldives Deepen Dialogue to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

MALDIVES: Oman and the Maldives recently held high-level talks aimed at boosting cooperation and enhancing ties across economic and financial fields. Sultan Salim al Habsi, Oman’s minister of finance, welcomed Moosa Zameer, Maldives’ minister of finance and planning, in Muscat to discuss shared interests and opportunities for partnership. The discussions focused on exploring avenues [...]

Libya Cleared to Import Cash Dollars After 15-Year Freeze

LIBYA: For the first time in 15 years, Libya has received international approval to import US dollars in cash, marking a significant shift for its financial system. The move is expected to ease liquidity shortages that have long strained banks and everyday transactions. Officials hope the decision will help stabilize the local currency and reduce [...]

Mali’s Crackdown Mutes a Voice Heard Across Africa

MALI: Mali’s authorities have taken steps that effectively silence a prominent continental voice, raising fresh concerns about freedom of expression. The move is seen by critics as part of a broader pattern of shrinking civic and media space in the country. Journalists and commentators warn that such actions weaken public debate and accountability. Supporters of [...]

Release of Opposition Leader & Promise of Inclusive Government

Following the November 2025 coup, Guinea-Bissau’s military junta released opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira from detention. The release came amid growing international pressure, especially from ECOWAS, to restore democratic order. Although freed, Pereira remained under house arrest, reflecting continued political tension. The junta also pledged to form an inclusive transitional government involving major political [...]

How Violence and Custom Rob Egyptian Daughters of Inheritance

EGYPT: Across parts of Egypt, many women continue to be denied their legal inheritance rights, often through pressure, coercion, or outright violence. Daughters are frequently urged to “waive” their share in favor of male relatives to preserve family control over property. Those who resist may face social isolation, threats, or physical harm. Despite laws designed [...]

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