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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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Al-Zaidi’s Government Excludes Factions at Washington’s Direction: Imposing Authority or Yielding to Pressure?

Al-Zaidi’s Government Excludes Factions at Washington’s Direction: Imposing Authority or Yielding to Pressure?

a month ago

The makeup of Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi’s new government revealed the absence of any figure directly affiliated with armed factions, raising a central question over how far the U.S. succeeded in pushing those groups out of power as part of its conditions for maintaining ties with Baghdad and continuing political support.

Faultlines at Home, Fires Abroad: Iraq’s Test Under Ali al-Zaidi

Faultlines at Home, Fires Abroad: Iraq’s Test Under Ali al-Zaidi

a month ago

The thorniest issue facing Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, is the fate of the country’s armed factions, as pressure from Washington intensifies to dismantle groups, particularly those with ties to Iran.

Nigeria Deepens Military Cooperation with Turkiye: What Next for Boko Haram and ISIS–WA?

Nigeria Deepens Military Cooperation with Turkiye: What Next for Boko Haram and ISIS–WA?

a month ago

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.

Between Consolidating Power and Military Decisiveness: A Look at al-Burhan’s Reshuffle Within the Army

Between Consolidating Power and Military Decisiveness: A Look at al-Burhan’s Reshuffle Within the Army

2 months ago

A sweeping reshuffle ordered by Sudan’s TSC chief and army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on April 2, 2026, has triggered questions over its timing, intent, and broader implications for the country’s shifting power balance.

Deadlock at the Top: What’s Blocking Iraq’s Shiite Framework From Choosing a Prime Minister

Deadlock at the Top: What’s Blocking Iraq’s Shiite Framework From Choosing a Prime Minister

5 months ago

Shiite forces within Iraq’s ruling Coordination Framework have reached an impasse over selecting a new PM, with both Nouri al-Maliki and current PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani firmly backing their own bids.

Armed Clashes Return to Libya’s Capital Tripoli: Causes and Prospects for Resolution

Armed Clashes Return to Libya’s Capital Tripoli: Causes and Prospects for Resolution

9 months ago

Whenever the security situation in the Libyan capital Tripoli calms for a while, it quickly slides back into tension and armed clashes, fueling concerns over the country’s fragile stability.