Sudan's Bashir is doing everything he can to avoid stepping down

The latest attempt to quell nationwide protests sees Sudanese President Omar al Bashir impose state of emergency and dissolve government

In Egypt’s era of executions, the ‘judges of death’ get the job done

Since 2013, when a coup ousted Egypt’s first democratically elected president, 19 judges have issued a total of 1,056 death sentences. These are some of the judges who have issued the execution orders.

'Get them out': Former Syrian prisoner demands release of women left behind

Noura al Hurra managed to secure her release from a Syrian regime prison years ago after 100 days of torture and represents the plight of 7,000 women still locked up in terrible conditions

Should Europe uphold the right to return — even for Daesh families?

European powers are yet to claim their citizens, who want to return home from former Daesh-held territories in Syria, posing a significant question over whether the legal principle of the right to return will be applied.

MEK: Who is this Iranian ‘cult’ backed by the US?

The MEK, an Iranian group that opposes the Iranian government and has committed several terrorist attacks is hugely controversial. But that doesn't stop the US from supporting them.

US targets Al Qaeda in Libya air strike

The US carried out an air strike against Al Qaeda in southern Libya in coordination with the GNA, Tripoli's UN-backed Government says.

The Saudi-Iranian battle over Lebanon

Amid Saudi offers of economic help and Iran’s military support, it might be harder than ever for Lebanon to insulate itself from regional conflict.

Saudi Arabia not aware where Khashoggi’s body is

The former foreign minister of Saudi Arabia says the country is “doing enough” to investigate the killing of Jamal Khashoggi but admits they don’t know where his body is.

Bouteflika’s bid for fifth term risks Algeria’s future

With increasing austerity, and a destabilised region, will Bouteflika's bid for a fifth presidential term amidst a fractured opposition jeopardise the country's future?

Is Morocco’s exit from Yemen war the beginning of Saudi's isolation?

The Moroccan foreign ministry hinted at a possible withdrawal of its troops from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, causing tensions between the two kingdoms.

Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani’s influence over Iraq

Sistani has been one of the most influential religious leaders in Iraqi politics since the US invasion of Iraq. While his word is not law - it cannot be ignored.

Why is the US gathering an anti-Daesh coalition as it withdraws from Syria?

A 74-nation coalition is discussing the complete defeat of Daesh in Iraq and Syria for the first time in four years, amid efforts from the US to pull its military out of Syria.