Amid prolonged deadlock in the Maghreb region caused by a range of political and regional issues, a new initiative has been launched to revive the Maghreb Union project.

Recent years have witnessed a significant shift in the nature of relations between “Israel” and African countries, as “Israel” has worked to strengthen its presence on the continent through intensive channels.

Despite strong ties, Iran bypasses Iraq for key nuclear talks with the U.S., favoring Oman's neutral role.