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A vote for Prince Ali is a likely vote for change – and for challenge
By James M. Dorsey FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein’s announcement…
Freedom matters – even in a poor and uninformed nation
By Mohammed Nosseir Freedom is, and will continue to be, the most important…
What about Al-Sisi’s relations with politicians? (3)
Leaders of the 1952 family start taking power through alliance with the…
Once again, what about Al-Sisi’s relations with politicians?
A week after dissolving political parties, particularly on 16 January 1953, Abdel…
Setting benchmark in battle for statehood: Palestine in Asian Cup
By James M. Dorsey Palestine has set a new benchmark for nations…
Challenges of providing water in Africa
By Dr Cesar Chelala One of the most notable changes in modern…
Qatar gambles that labour reforms will satisfy critics
By James M. Dorsey 2022 World Cup host Qatar has announced a…
Curbing illicit financial flows: How to raise $770bn for African development
By Bjørn Lomborg If we think about development priorities for the next…
Gulf-Iranian proxy war spills onto football pitch
By James M. Dorsey A Saudi-led proxy war against Iran playing out…