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The Maduro Case: Prosecuting a Sitting President in a Foreign Court
In an unprecedented legal and diplomatic precedent, the trial of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in absentia begins today, Monday, January 5, 2026, in a federal court in Miami, Florida, on charges of drug…
A concise, analytical briefing on Africa & the Middle East
Update: January 5, 2026 Yemen: The Battle for Hadramawt Reshapes the Gulf Influence Map Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have regained control of Mukalla, the strategic capital of Hadramawt province, following…
Egypt Affirms Support for Somalia’s Unity and Territorial Integrity
What’s the news? Egypt affirmed its full support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, rejecting any recognition of a separatist region that would compromise state sovereignty. Arab News Brief…
Saudi-Led Arab Coalition in Yemen Warns Southern Transitional Council
What’s the news? The Arab Coalition in Yemen announced it will take direct action against any military movements by the Southern Transitional Council in Hadramawt that undermine de-escalation efforts. Brief background…
African Force in Democratic Republic of Congo Seeks Coordinated Crisis Response
What’s the news? The Democratic Republic of Congo called for a coordinated African response to the security and humanitarian crisis in the country’s east, amid escalating conflict with rebels. Brief background: Eastern…
Tunisia-Saudi Arabia Sign Five Economic Agreements as Tunis Seeks Gulf Investment
The News: Tunisia and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements and memorandums of understanding Sunday during the 12th session of their Joint Committee in Riyadh, covering economic and media sectors. The accords emerged from…
UAE Withdraws Final Forces from Yemen: End of a Decade-Long Military Chapter
The News The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday the complete withdrawal of its remaining military presence in Yemen—specialized counterterrorism units that had stayed behind after the broader UAE troop pullout in…
Al-Burhan in Ankara: A Military Alliance Disguised as Diplomacy
What Happened? On December 25, 2025, Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan visited Ankara and met President Erdoğan in his most significant foreign trip since the war began in April 2023. While officially about…
Sudan: Continuation and Expansion of the War
Ongoing Battles in Western Sudan and Kordofan The Humanitarian Crisis – Numbers and Warnings The Situation is Extremely Tragic: The United Nations and Renewed Calls Renewed Calls for Ceasefire UN Warns of Conflict…
Egypt Affirms Support for Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Central and West Africa
What’s the news? Egypt’s Foreign Minister affirmed Egypt’s support for efforts to eliminate terrorist organizations in central and west Africa and build African institutional capacities for counter-terrorism. Brief…
Nigeria Affirms US Security Partnership Following American Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
The News: Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday that security cooperation with the United States remains active, responding to recent US airstrikes against ISIS (Daesh) positions in northwest Nigeria. The statement…