Atlas Lion Nayef Aguerd joins Olympique de Marseille in €23M move from West Ham

Olympique de Marseille has officially signed Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd from West Ham United in a €23 million transfer, marking the defender’s return to Ligue 1 and a significant step in his career. Aguerd, 28, brings a wealth of experience to the French club, having previously played in Ligue 1 with Dijon and Rennes before […]

Islamic law and human rights: do they mix? (part II)

Muslim jurists can interpret Islamic law in a way that is consistent with international human rights law. Militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have raised concern over the impact of a conservative interpretation of the Sharia (i.e. Islamic law). The jihadist group, which grew out of Al Qaeda in Iraq, proclaims itself […]

Sudan warring sides agree to resume cease-fire talks brokered by US, Saudi Arabia

As the conflict between two warring factions in Sudan has already left thousands dead and millions have been forced to flee, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) will resume another round of talks with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday (26 October), aiming to secure access for humanitarian aid to […]