The intentions of the parties that particularly interfered in the crisis, such as Turkey, raise doubts about the prospects of success for the ceasefire agreement and the UN agenda as a whole.
Child soldiers: The forgotten trauma of abducted children
As the world marks the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, 12 February, experts say the issue of treating the psychological trauma of children abducted and forced to wage war is still not
What is delaying Somalia’s elections?
February 8 polls delayed as president and powerful regional leaders squabble over the voting process. As the clock ticked towards 12am on Monday, young men counted the seconds to midnight before firing a hail of
Libya: Security Council urges interim leadership to prepare for December polls
The UN Security Council on Tuesday called on the new interim leadership of Libya to swiftly form an inclusive Government and make necessary preparations for December’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
Sudan’s new Cabinet sworn in amid protests over dire economy
Sudan on Wednesday swore in a new Cabinet that includes rebel ministers as part of a power-sharing deal that transitional authorities struck last year with a rebel alliance. The swearing-in ceremony took place amid violent
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen leader appears in video despite UN report of arrest
The leader of Al-Qaeda’s branch in Yemen appears to be still at large despite a United Nations report which claimed he had been under arrest for months, the SITE Intelligence Group and two local tribal
Saudi-led coalition downs drone after Houthi airport attack
The Arab Coalition announced late Wednesday night that its forces had intercepted and destroyed an explosives-laden drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait.
Qatar working for a return to Iran nuclear accord: Minister
Qatari foreign minister says Doha seeking to de-escalate regional tensions through a political and diplomatic process. Qatar is working to de-escalate tension in the region by advocating for a return to the 2015 Iran nuclear
G5 Sahel : quel rôle doit jouer Barkhane à l’avenir ?
Les 15 et 16 février prochain, les membres du G5 Sahel se retrouveront à N’Djamena pour faire le point sur la stratégie de lutte contre le terrorisme. “Les résultats obtenus par nos forces au Sahel,
Négocier avec les djihadistes ? Au Burkina Faso, une option de moins en moins taboue
Malgré la fermeté affichée par les autorités face aux terroristes, les signes d’une inflexion se multiplient. Des sources évoquent même des « accords » passés localement.