North Africa
At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces
Thirty-six fires were reported in Bejaia province alone, of which 18 had been brought under control.
Drone strike causes diesel tank fire at Libya's Zawiya oil depot - statement
Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus
Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel
Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
Activists from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the USA attempted to cross a checkpoint at Sirte on their way to Gaza, but were allegedly arrested by security forces.
INTERPOL arrests 201 suspects in largest cybercrime operation to date
Operation Ramz, focused on neutralizing phishing and malware threats while tackling cyber scams that have imposed significant financial burdens in the region.
Egypt-Israel peace accord strains as Sinai militarization grows - opinion
Egypt’s expanding Sinai military presence, once justified by anti-ISIS needs, is raising Israeli concerns over the 1979 peace deal’s erosion.
Africa's Mali crisis widens as extremist groups advance and state control erodes - analysis
Mali is experiencing a major escalation in violence, with jihadist groups advancing and the defense minister assassinated. The crisis threatens to destabilize the Sahel region.
DNA analysis reveals ancestry of man buried in ancient Spanish tomb, shows mixed heritage - study
Due to the warm climate, researchers only managed to extract usable DNA from the remains of one of the men, estimated to have been around 45-years-old, called Menga1.
Why Mimouna matters - opinion
Mimouna is a uniquely Moroccan Jewish celebration that spread more widely across Sephardi communities in the 20th century.
Beyond soccer: Morocco’s quest for regional stability in Africa - opinion
Soccer serves as a tool of soft power, and through partnerships with African soccer federations, Rabat has deepened its influence.
Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, dies at 53
While Saif al-Islam is well-known in the North African country, especially for his role in shaping policy before 2011, his public profile has receded in recent years.
Protests and power vacuums: What the Arab Spring can teach us about Iran's protests
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: From Tunisia to Syria, the uprisings of 2011 showed how revolutions often give way to chaos or renewed authoritarianism, a lesson Jerusalem cannot ignore as Iran convulses.
Somaliland’s lost and forgotten Jews: Inside Horn of Africa's Jewish past - opinion
Beyond the politics, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland reveals a hidden Jewish past, from ancient cemeteries to the origins of the Yibir tribe.
