In a rare interview, Abu Mohammad al-Golani leader of the Nusra Front, al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, has said that the group’s objective is to end Assad’s regime although he didn’t dwell on whether their plans are to establish an Islamic regime or state. Al-Nusra is one of the most powerful Islamist group in Syria and […]
The Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, indicated that the Arab country hopes to list at least 20 state-owned companies in 2023 as part of a larger strategy aimed at generating more revenues, Zawya reports. Not all companies will be listed on the EGX (the Egyptian stock market). Some will see major shares sold to strategic […]
The UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet has urged Libya and the European Union to step up efforts to protect migrants crossing the central Mediterranean and called for urgent reform of current policies and practices on search and rescue “that too often rob migrants of their lives, dignity and fundamental human rights.” The real tragedy is […]
