The Senegalese government continues to pursue its election pledges, including a review of foreign investment contracts seen as contributing to the exploitation of national resources and the waste of public wealth.

Syria is bolstering its borders to protect sovereignty as regional tensions with Iran, Israel, and the U.S. threaten its fragile stability.

An Egyptian court ruling affirming Egypt’s ownership of Saint Catherine’s Monastery lands has ignited a diplomatic dispute with Greece, reflecting tensions between national sovereignty and religious heritage.