WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday that Egypt’s poor human rights record hasn’t improved, but it won’t withhold as much military aid as it did last year regardless.…
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Persona non grata of French Ambassador to Niger
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanParis, Toronto (17/9 – 37) The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats “were actually held hostage in the French embassy” during the emergency following the military junta coup…
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Egypt Jails Leading Opposition Figure, Barring Him From Upcoming Poll
by Ag Kan Kyawby Ag Kan KyawCAIRO — An Egyptian court has sentenced prominent dissident Hisham Kassem to six months in prison, his lawyer and political movement said, a move barring him from taking part in…
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Elseddik Haftar, Libya’s hope for a new beginning or same old?
Brussels (12/09 – 18.18) Elseddik Haftar, eldest son of eastern Libyan strong man Khalifa Haftar said on Monday he was open to a presidential bid, but cautioned that nationwide elections…
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Analysis: Tunisia Isolated, but Migration Realpolitik Keeps Europe Onside
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeTunis, Tunisia – President Kais Saied has made a mark since coming into office in 2019, from his suspension of parliament and dismissal of the government in 2021 – seen by…
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Biden Asks Congress for $40 Billion to Support Ukraine, Replenish US Disaster Aid and Bolster Border
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeWASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has asked Congress to provide more than $13 billion in emergency defense aid to Ukraine and an additional $8 billion for humanitarian support through…
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Biden Seeks $24 Billion for Ukraine, Testing Bipartisan Support in Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress to approve about $40 billion in additional spending on Thursday, including $24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs,…
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Oualid Kebir Explains US Concerns About Relations Between Russia, Algeria
by Zeya Mgby Zeya MgRabat – Several aspects of Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf’s recent visit to Washington D.C. have brought to the spotlight the US’ apprehension about the North African country’s increasing rapprochement…
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Algeria Faces Political Dilemma Over Niger Coup
by Wunna Htunby Wunna HtunOn Saturday evening, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed, in clear terms, his country’s position on the ultimatum issued by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the new military junta…
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De-radicalisation of Ideology Is the Best Way to Tackle Islamic Terrorism: Sri Lankan Expert
Colombo (25/7 – 30.77) In his book “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community,” terrorism expert Dr. Rohan Gunaratna emphasizes the importance of de-radicalizing Islamic ideology to…
