Saudi ambassador Abdellah-Ben-Saad-Al-Ghariri with Malki

West Africa junta regimes forge closer ties with hardline Islamist leaders

Religious leaders and especially Salafists in the three coup-hit West African countries have reportedly emerged as the unexpected allies of the new military authorities. The largely popular regimes in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali — West African countries, which have also undergone military coups since 2020 — enjoy the support of the religious leaders that […]

After its Sahara move, Spain sees new dawn in relations with Morocco

Morocco and Spain ushered a new era based on mutual respect and sincere cooperation after the Spanish Presidency openly expressed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan for the Sahara region. Spanish media Larazon said Spain’s support for the autonomy plan is a recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory. By the past, […]

Two Sudanese brothers charged with running cyberattack-for-hire gang

Two Sudanese nationals have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for their alleged involvement in running the hacking group “Anonymous Sudan,” responsible for orchestrating a wave of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and government agencies worldwide. The accused, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer, 22, and Alaa Salah Yousif Omer, 27, face charges including conspiracy to […]