Is the US on the decline?

After decades of dominance, the US may be slipping from its strong foothold on the world. Ghida Fakhry speaks to several experts on recent US foreign policy and how effective it is.

Algeria: 'The wall of fear has been broken'

Algerians in Britain join global demonstrations against Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Who will be Algeria's next president after 20 years of Bouteflika?

Algeria’s ailing president will not seek a fifth term, following mass demonstrations against his 20-year rule. Now the world is poised to see who becomes the next leader.

Protests-hit Algeria puts students on holiday

Authorities bring forward university holidays as they seek to quell massive protests against ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term.

Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute continues despite Ethiopia mediation

Kenya and Somalia have failed to reach an amicable solution over ownership of the 162,579 sq km triangle of disputed maritime territory in the Indian Ocean.

Algeria protests: Is President Bouteflika staring at a dead end?

The ailing leader's 20-year rule is facing a major challenge as protests show no sign of abating.

Anger boils in Algeria despite Bouteflika's reform offer

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika says if he's re-elected he would hold a referendum on a new constitution and call an early election in which he wouldn't run.

Over 180 wounded in protests against Algeria's Bouteflika

State media says 183 people were wounded and one person died after tens of thousands of protesters marched in streets on Friday against 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's plans to seek fifth term in office.

Daughter of Canadian man detained in Egypt begs Trudeau to intervene

In another arbitrary detention, Egypt’s security forces have arrested Yasser Ahmed Albaz without any charges and his daughter is hoping Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will help.

Is Algeria facing a late bloom of Arab Spring uprisings?

A complex political configuration and the scars of civil war helped Algeria avoid the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings. But eight years later, the country faces political turmoil as the President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika seeks a fifth term in office.

Assad visit to Iran a show of loyalty despite efforts by US and Israel

As the US and Israel galvanise support to oust Iran from Syria, Bashar al Assad makes an appearance in Tehran flaunting the strength of Syria-Iran ties.

EU-Arab Summit - Europe's double standards in Egypt

In Egypt, nine people were executed last week despite a European Council resolution against the death penalty five months ago. Yet it didn’t stop European leaders from attending the EU-Arab summit co-chaired by the country’s President Sisi.