Africa: Statement By H.E. the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Escalation of Conflict in the Middle East

Africa: Statement By H.E. the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Escalation of Conflict in the Middle East

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the sovereign territories of Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the Saudi Arabia. These actions constitute a clear violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity and risk…

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Africa: Statement By H.E. the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Escalation of Conflict in the Middle East

North Africa: 2026 Brings No Respite to Children Living in Violence and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa

Amman — “We are only a few weeks into the new year and already the toll of violence and conflict on children in the region is devastating. “Children have been killed, injured, displaced, arrested and detained, and denied education and other essential services. The conflicts and crises across the Middle East and North Africa are…

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Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran | Israel-Iran conflict

Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran | Israel-Iran conflict

Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons…

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Africa: Statement By H.E. the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Escalation of Conflict in the Middle East

Africa: MCB Extends Financing Package to Invictus Investment for Africa, Middle East Expansion

Port-Louis, Mauritius — The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has issued a structured financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC to support the firm’s expansion across Africa and the Middle East. The facility combines acquisition finance with a revolving credit line, providing Invictus with additional working capital as it scales its agro-food operations. The arrangement…

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Africa: Statement By H.E. the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Escalation of Conflict in the Middle East

North Africa: Who Really Owns It? the Push for Transparency to Reveal Stolen Wealth in the Middle East and North Africa

Around the globe, corrupt actors exploit anonymity to hide stolen wealth and amass even more ill-gotten gains. Obscuring their true identities across borders and through mazes of anonymous companies and trusts, they hoard assets and rob the public of critical resources. According to a recent report, corruption is one of the main risks linked to…

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