Sahara: Honduras reiterates support for Autonomy Initiative

Honduras has reiterated its support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative for the Sahara, describing it as “the only solution to the regional dispute, within the framework of Morocco’s sovereignty”. In a letter sent by the First Secretary of the Congress of Honduras, Jose Tomas Zambrano Molina, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, Honduras […]

Egypt and Israel urged to forgo chemical weapons

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has called on Egypt and Israel to emulate Syria and join the convention banning chemical weapons. Both countries are believed to be in possession of chemical weapons and the head of OPCW Ahmet Uzumcu thinks that it is time for them to “reconsider” their decision. The […]

Women in Sahel face worst repercussions of political instability & insecurity, UN warns

Women and girls across the Sahel region are facing unprecedented and systemic threats as political instability, environmental degradation, and dwindling international support converge to erode their rights and safety, senior UN officials told the Security Council. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, painted a grim picture of life for women in countries such as […]