Southern Yemen remains unstable as Saudi Arabia manages competing local actors by containing, rather than dismantling, the STC, which still retains significant political and military influence despite dissolution efforts and emerging rivals.

Nigeria's Defense Minister Christopher Gwabin Musa announced a new military agreement with Ankara aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to tackle an insurgency that has dragged on for more than 17 years.

Africa is trying to move past decades of economic strain by strengthening cooperation between neighbors, with Zimbabwe and Botswana now planning to allow passport-free travel using only national ID cards.

Despite being appointed prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi is not known for his prior involvement in direct politics or for holding government positions after the US-led invasion of Iraq.

The UAE's plan to ditch the oil producers' group OPEC and strike out alone is being viewed as a huge blow for the organization.

The April 28, 2026 Jeddah summit exposed deep divisions among Gulf Cooperation Council states, highlighting the limits of collective security and the absence of a unified, decisive strategy.

The 2026 Palestinian local elections, held under restrictive conditions and without Hamas participation, produced Fatah-backed wins that critics say reflect limited competition, low turnout, and a broader legitimacy crisis.

Trump's announcement of the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany has sparked widespread controversy and deep concern in European political and security circles.

The Bennett–Lapid–Eizenkot alliance and possible Arab party unity could reshape “Israel’s” electoral map, but both remain tactical blocs with no real change in policy toward the Palestinians or the political system.

US President Donald Trump recently participated in a public Bible reading as part of his administration's efforts to integrate religion, particularly Christianity, into official work.

A new UN resolution has reopened the file of Libya’s frozen assets, estimated at up to $200 billion, offering a cautious step toward oversight and preservation, but their recovery and use remain constrained by political division, weak governance, and ongoing international disputes.

Morocco’s Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi is once again at the center of a growing storm, as his remarks on Islamic principles continue to draw sharp backlash from across the country.

Mauritania’s dialogue is divided over presidential term limits, with the opposition rejecting discussion and the government calling for consensus and restraint.

By presenting himself as a defender of divine values and clashing openly with the Vatican, Trump has prompted warnings in U.S. and European media of a potential political backlash and risks to parts of his Christian support base.

Iraq’s entire Shia’ political spectrum has come out firmly against a proposed conscription law, rejecting legislation now moving through parliament that would reintroduce mandatory military service for young men.