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Sudan’s civilian factions divided over AU-led peace talks

Sudan’s principal civilian political blocs are deeply divided over whether to participate in an African Union-mediated dialogue scheduled for early October in Addis Ababa. The talks aim to establish a roadmap for a comprehensive political process and a transition to civilian governance. While the “Somoud” coalition, headed by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has conditionally […]

Pope’s Resignation, Unexpected, Unprecedented move

Pope Benedict XVI announced this Monday that he would be stepping down from office by the end of the current month, in an unexpected and unprecedented move in modern times. In a speech he delivered Monday before a church council, the Pope, 85, announced that he made his decision, which he described as “a decision […]

Iran’s maneuvers in Maghreb, one of reasons prompting US recognition of Moroccan Sahara – Israeli Diplomat

The former Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dore Gold, has declared that Iran’s attempts to expand its influence in North Africa was one of the reasons that prompted the US to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. Gold, who is also president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and who served […]