Dimensions and Implications of the Eritrean President’s Visit to Cairo

President Afwerki’s visit to Cairo has launched a strategic alliance between Eritrea and Egypt as the security challenges and threats that both countries facing necessitate the continuation of their mutual consultations and collaboration BY MONA SOLIMAN | EGYPT TODAY President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, on January 9 during the latter’s […]

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Saudi Arabia Urges Sudan Take ‘Clear Stance’ on Gulf Crisis

BY SUDAN TRIBUNE The Saudi Ambassador to Khartoum Ali bin Hassan Jaafar has urged Sudan to take “clear stance” on the ongoing Gulf crisis, accusing Qatar of seeking the backing of two states with regional ambitions, Turkey and Iran. Last month, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain cut ties with Qatar over allegations that […]

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Qatar Crisis: Bahrain Publishes List of Demands

Gulf dispute deepens as Saudi and its allies issue ultimatum for ending blockade that includes closing al-Jazeera and cutting back ties with Iran BY AL ARABIYA The Bahraini news agency published the list of demands which Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt handed over to Qatar via Kuwait. According to BNA, Qatar […]

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Saudi Arabia Appoints King Salman’s Son as Crown Prince

31 out of the 34 members of Saudi Arabia’s succession committee chose Mohammed bin Salman as the crown prince. BY REUTERS Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was promoted to crown prince on Wednesday, replacing his cousin in a sudden announcement that confirms King Salman’s 31-year-old son as next ruler of the kingdom. […]

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How Long Can Sudan Stay Neutral in the Qatar-Gulf Crisis?

BY KHALIL CHARLES | MIDDLE EAST MONITOR The sacking of Gen. Taha Osman, Director of the President’s Office today and the circumstances of his detention at Khartoum International Airport present a dramatic picture of the extent to which differences over Sudan’s neutral stance in the Gulf crisis are beginning to emerge. His departure also puts […]

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