Ambassador to Vatican Rajae Naji Mekkaoui

Egypt: Israel gave Al-Sisi the green light

There are fears that tensions in Egypt could rise to new levels after Roni Daniel, an Israeli military analyst, told Israeli TV channel 2 that Israel was informed by General Abdul-Fattah al-Sisi three days prior to Morsi’s ousting and approved of it. The ousting of Morsi is surrounded by many controversies but the army maintains […]

FIFA’s Infantino calls for release of French jailed journalist, puts Algeria under scrutiny at World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup kicked off under the gaze of a global audience, Algeria found itself thrust into an unwelcome spotlight after FIFA President Gianni Infantino publicly called for the release of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes, turning a sporting stage into a sharp indictment of the country’s human rights record. Speaking in Mexico […]

Trump hosts five African leaders in bold bid for minerals, security, and influence

In a surprise diplomatic move, former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal July 9-11, signaling a shift in U.S.-Africa relations rooted less in aid and more in deals, minerals, and migration control. Though these five nations are small in global trade terms, they sit atop […]