DARK SECRETS: 18 - The Real Truth

Egyptian Estimates Indicate Rise in Level of Water at GERD Lake

Egyptian estimates have indicated a rise in the level of water in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s lake as Addis Ababa is expected to start the third phase of filling the dam reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 25, 2022

Why are some nations neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war?

Countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East have refused to isolate Moscow, despite the EU’s lobbying efforts.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022

The African Union's Panel of the Wise: an unfulfilled promise?

In the first years after its launch in November 2007, the African Union’s Panel of the Wise was an important pillar of the African Peace and Security Architecture. The other pillars are the Peace and Security Council, the Continental Early Warning System, the African Standby Force and the Peace Fund.

The Conversation · Jun 22, 2022

Williams Praises ‘Valuable’ Discussion on Disarmament in Libya

The meetings of Libya’s Joint Military Commission (5+5) has continued for the second day in a row in Tunis, co-chaired by UN Special Adviser on Libya Stephanie Williams in collaboration with France. Representatives from the UK, Turkey, Italy, the African Union, and figures from the Security Working Group (SWG) for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 9, 2022

Sudanese talks kick off amid boycott by pro-democracy groups

United Nations and African Union-sponsored talks aiming to restore political order in post-coup Sudan began on Wednesday with military leaders at the table and the main civilian groups boycotting.

Reuters · Jun 8, 2022

Talks to End Sudan Crisis Begin as Anti-coup Groups Boycott

Talks aiming at ending Sudan’s ongoing political deadlock began Wednesday, the United Nations said, although the country's main pro-democracy alliance is boycotting them over a continued police crackdown on those protesting last October's military coup. The joint peace effort is brokered by the UN political mission in Sudan, the African…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 8, 2022

US Official Discusses Dialogue Arrangements with Sudan Army Leaders

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee has discussed with Sudanese army leaders the final arrangements for launching direct talks among different parties in Sudan. Negotiations seeking to solve the worsening political crisis in Sudan are being sponsored by a trilateral mechanism that includes the United Nations,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 8, 2022

US supports international inquiry into war crimes in Ukraine – as it happened

Local governor says Ukrainian military has ‘pushed back’ Russian forces in battle for control of the city

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2022

Vladimir Putin hits out at Britain blaming non-existent sanctions for global food crisis

The Kremlin boss has insisted the UK's sanctions on Russian fertilisers are the cause of ongoing global food supply issues - despite the fact such sanctions do not exist

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2022

Grain supply tops Putin-African Union head talks agenda

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the chairman of the African Union, Senegal’s President Macky Sall for talks expected to focus on supplies of grain that have been stuck as fighting continues there

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022