Pakistan has joined efforts to mediate Libya’s political divide, but its success depends on securing consensus among Libyan factions and international stakeholders.

Mauritania is facing rising tensions after fuel price hikes driven by global shocks and subsidy cuts, sparking protests, political backlash, and government containment efforts.

Libya remains divided, with outcomes ranging from continued stagnation to partial deals, elections, or renewed conflict, driven mainly by internal dynamics.

With Gaza still lying in the ruins of a devastating war and Israeli Occupation raids and settlement attacks intensifying across the West Bank, Palestinian municipal ballot boxes are set to open on April 25, 2026.

Opposition candidate Mohamed Abdel Ghani’s victory in Egypt’s Engineers Syndicate elections reflects growing resistance to state influence within professional bodies.