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Kushner seeks Arab leaders’ support to Mideast peace plan seemingly going into effect

"What remains are minor details. No Palestinian state, but civilian self-governance," says…

Fatma Lotfi Fatma Lotfi

Essebsi: The veteran politician who led Tunisia to democracy 

"He championed national consensus, women's rights, full access of all Tunisians to…

Fatma Lotfi Fatma Lotfi

The spinning wheel of US-China trade war

As Chinese economy slows, US import prices recognise biggest drop in six…

Logyn Sherif Logyn Sherif

Minibus girl: Victim detained after stabbing her assailant 

“She should not be detained, not only because she is a child,…

Fatma Lotfi Fatma Lotfi

Prices soar in Egypt, but people find ways to cope

In Egypt, economic challenges since 2016 forced the people to adapt to…

Bassant Mohammed Bassant Mohammed

Growing Ethiopian economy, yet facing political troubles, external risks

Some of Ahmed’s reforms stirred-up tensions within Oromo Democratic Party, wider country 

Mohammed El-Said Mohammed El-Said

Libya Tajoura attack: Migrants caught up in spiral of violence

“This is another example of the suffering of migrants living in countries…

Fatma Lotfi Fatma Lotfi

Warda case raises question: how the society sees sexual harassment?

There are several similar cases in which the people judge females for…

Sarah El-Sheikh Sarah El-Sheikh

Can homeschooling replace formal education in Egypt?

Collection of testimonies and experiences of parents as well as educators on…

Tamer Farhat Tamer Farhat