Libya: Joint Military Commission (5+5) confirms ceasefire is still in place

At the conclusion of its meeting in Sirte on Sunday, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission reassured all Libyans of the ceasefire’s stability, referencing the agreement signed in October 2020 under UN auspices in Geneva. The Commission emphasized that “all Committees responsible for implementing and monitoring the agreement continue their work with dedication and sincerity.” The […]

AU Summit: International Food Safety Conference

The African Union, the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) organize the first joint International Food Safety Conference this Feb.12-13 in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 32nd AU summit. The conference brings together government leaders, senior policy makers, and representatives from international organizations, civil society and the […]

Egypt FM Warns of Escalating Israeli Violence in West Bank

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has raised alarms over the escalating situation in the West Bank during a phone call on Thursday, 11 December, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. He highlighted rising Israeli military and settler violence, ongoing land confiscations, and the risk of wider regional tension. Since October 2023, Israeli operations have reportedly killed […]