After government forces in yemen made gains against the Houthis with heavy Saudi airstrikes and support, their positions unexpectedly collapsed on September 9, 2026, forcing troops to withdraw and leave heavy weapons behind following a Houthi counteroffensive backed by missiles and drones.

Since seizing sweeping powers in 2021, Tunisian coup leader Kais Saied has repeatedly drawn criticism over court rulings that have eroded civil liberties and the rule of law.

A court ruling that restored Kemal Kilicdaroglu to the CHP leadership has split Turkiye’s main opposition, with Ozgur Ozel launching a new party in a move that could either reshape the opposition or strengthen President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s position ahead of the 2028 elections.

“Israel’s” escalation in Gaza and the West Bank, amid political and military pressures, has intensified disputes over occupation, ceasefire violations, and demands for Palestinian disarmament.

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