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Lebanese Protesters Attack Banks Over Informal Cash Withdrawal Restrictions | Coverage and Additional Reporting by Susan Almadi
The ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon has led to a new wave of protests and attacks on banks. On Thursday, dozens of Lebanese protesters blocked roads and attacked several banks in a Beirut neighborhood, expressing their anger at the informal restrictions on cash withdrawals that have been in place...
NATO Urges Turkey to ratify Finland and Sweden’s membership
Analysis by Robert Stone
Analysis by Robert Stone NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has called on Turkey to ratify the membership applications of Finland and Sweden to the defence alliance. This follows Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s recent statement that NATO members should ratify the applications...
Iraqi PM faces back-up crisis with Kurdish leaders
Editorial Analysis by Nicola Sole
Editorial Analysis by Nicola Sole Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is facing a new crisis in his efforts to reform the economy and compile a state budget. The Kurdish Democratic Party (KDP), which helped al-Sudani form his government, could withdraw its support if the prime minister does...
US voices concern over Tunisia’s arrests
Opinion by Elias Batirtze
Opinion by Elias Batirtze The United States expressed its “deep concern” over the recent arrests of political figures, business leaders, and journalists in Tunisia. The arrests by the country’s security forces include prominent politicians, judges, and senior members of Tunisia’s labor union...
Burkina Faso Secures Gold to Fight Jihadism
Editorial Analysis by Lenny “Rainbow” Ace
Burkina Faso Purchases Gold from Endeavour Mining to Fund Battle Against Jihadist Insurgency | Editorial Analysis by Lenny “Rainbow” Ace Endeavour Mining, the largest gold miner in Burkina Faso, has sold 200 kilograms of gold from its Mana mine to the West African country’s government. The UK-...
Nigeria urges UAE to lift blanket visa ban
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the UAE to lift the blanket visa ban it imposed on his country’s passport holders in October 2022. Buhari made the request during a telephone call with his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, on Monday, according to a statement. H...
Germany Receives First LNG Shipment from UAE
Analysis by Elias Batirtze
RWE Receives First Historic LNG Shipment from UAE to Germany: Another Step towards Energy Transition | Analysis by Elias Batirtze German energy company RWE announced on Wednesday the delivery of the first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Germany, marking...
Turkish companies invest $500m in Egypt
Turkish companies have committed to investing $500 million in Egypt, following a visit from a Turkish business delegation to the country. This is the latest sign of a thaw in relations between the two nations, which began in 2021. Despite diplomatic relations between Egypt and Turkey being severed a...
BRICS: Saudi Arabia and Iran Eye Membership
The BRICS group is considering expanding the bloc by admitting new member states as Saudi Arabia and Iran express their interest in joining. The group, which currently consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, could be a potential alternative to the United States and its global eco...
Algeria, Tunisia: No Reports of Diplomatic Crisis
Analysis by Elias Batirtze
Analysis by Elias Batirtze Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Tunisian President Kais Saied have held a phone call to discuss the strong relations between the two nations amidst reports of a rift caused by Algerian political activist Amira Bouraoui’s escape to France via Tunisia. The call...
Al-Qaeda’s new leader took root in Iran
xP by Lenny “Rainbow” Ace
According to a US State Department spokesperson, the new leader of al-Qaeda, Seif al-Adel, is believed to be based in Iran. The United Nations also noted that al-Adel is the “uncontested” leader of the terrorist network. Despite not having formally announced a successor to Ayman al-Zawahiri, it ...
Israel’s World Likud Party Meets in Dubai
Editorial Analysis by Adisa M. Lachgar
Editorial Analysis by Adisa M. Lachgar The World Likud Party, a political party in Israel, recently held a political meeting in Dubai to mark the third anniversary of the Abraham Accords. This agreement saw several Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates, establish normalisation agreements w...
Op.Ed: China Will Support Iran in Nuclear Interests
Editorial Analysis by Manuel Chen-Cruz China’s President Xi Jinping recently expressed his support for the Islamic Republic of Iran in safeguarding its rights and interests related to the Iran nuclear issue. During talks with Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in Beijing, Xi called for the early and...
OPEC Revises Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast
Analysis by Dorothy T. Henderson The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has released its latest monthly report, revealing an upward revision of its 2023 global oil demand growth forecast. The revision is a result of China’s loosening COVID-19 restrictions, and the trimmed sup...
World Bank Focuses on Lebanon and Tunisia
The World Bank is keeping a close eye on the economic conditions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a particular focus on the states of Lebanon, Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan, according to Ferid Belhaj, Vice President for MENA. There are numerous concerns that the World Bank has ab...
South Africa Declares National State of Disaster
South Africa is currently facing a national disaster due to widespread flooding in seven of the country’s nine provinces. This was brought on by heavy rainfall resulting from the La Nina weather phenomenon and has resulted in a significant impact on communities, homes, and infrastructure. The Mpum...
Op.Ed: Tunisian President Opponents Arrested
Crackdown on Critics Opinion by Elias Batirtze Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring and the first nation to overthrow its dictator in 2011, is currently facing a wave of arrests targeting politicians and critics of President Kais Saied. The recent crackdown has been deemed a blow to the coun...
Shortening Presidential Mandate in Gabon
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo is proposing a change to the country’s electoral system, announcing plans to shorten the presidential mandate from seven years to five years. This change is being made ahead of the general elections scheduled for this year and is aimed at preventing the kind of violen...
EU Expects Egypt to Maintain High LNG Deliveries to Europe
https://amear.news/2023/02/14/eu-expects-egypt-to-maintain-high-lng-deliveries-to-europe/
UE: Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion in Yemen
The European Union has made a significant investment in the future of Yemen, with the signing of a $10.9 million agreement with Qatar’s Silatech Foundation. This deal will expand the Support to Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion project, which is aimed at improving the economic empower...
Karish Field, the First Oil Shipment from EastMED
The maritime border agreement between Lebanon and Israel signed four months ago has resulted in the first ever crude oil shipment exported from the Karish gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean. The London-based hydrocarbon company, Energean, has the contract to develop the Karish field which, along...
Qatar and Bahrain to Discuss Outstanding Issues
The Qatari-Bahraini Follow-up Committee recently held its first meeting at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) headquarters in Riyadh to discuss the resolution of outstanding issues between the two nations. The Qatari delegation was led by Ahmed Al Hammadi, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Fo...
🌍 YOUR “EARS ON THE GROUND” AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST DAILY ROUNDUP
Uganda’s Shrinking Civic Space
The Controversial Closure of the UN Human Rights Office
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/ugandas-shrinking-civic-space/
Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Negotiations
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/zambias-debt-restructuring-negotiations/
Fiscal Policies: Strengthening Resilience in MENA
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/fiscal-policies-strengthening-resilience-in-mena/
The Upcoming Nigerian Presidential Election
Investors Toolkit by Amira Kaba
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/the-upcoming-nigerian-presidential-election/
OPEC+ Group Unaffected by Russia’s Oil Production Cut
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/opec-group-unaffected-by-russias-oil-production-cut/
Turkey Prevents Further Inflow of Syrian Refugees Following Earthquake
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/turkey-prevents-further-inflow-of-syrian-refugees-following-earthquake/
Inflation Fears Drive Down Oil Prices
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/inflation-fears-drive-down-oil-prices/
China National Petroleum Corp to Strengthen Ties with QatarEnergy for Long-Term LNG Supply
Editorial Analysis by Manuel Chen-Cruz
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/china-national-petroleum-corp-to-strengthen-ties-with-qatarenergy-for-long-term-lng-supply/
Children Remain at High Risk of Violations in Armed Conflicts
Op.Ed. by Elias Batirtze
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/op-ed-children-remain-at-high-risk-of-violations-in-armed-conflicts/
World Bank Supports Tunisia’s SMEs with $120 Million Loan
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/world-bank-supports-tunisias-smes-with-120-million-loan/
Iran’s Drone Industry Goes East
Analysis of the China’s Patronage by by Lenny “Rainbow” Ace
https://amear.news/2023/02/13/irans-drone-industry-goes-east/
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Your "ears on the ground" Africa & Middle East roundup
The Advancement of Bilateral Relations between Israel and Sudan
In recent news, a high-ranking delegation from Sudan is expected to visit Israel in the upcoming days. The delegation will hold talks in Jerusalem on the draft peace agreement, which is aimed at advancing bilateral relations between the two nations. The delegation will be led by a Sudanese general w...
Op.Ed: The Mysterious U.S. Drone Strike in Marib, Yemen
by Lenny “Rainbow” Ace Onlookers near the city of Marib in Yemen were recently shocked by the sight of a small car with its roof torn off and windows shattered. The car contained the bodies of three men, who were later identified as suspected members of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), ...
Egyptian President Addresses Media Spat with Saudi Arabia
The relationship between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has been one of the most important bilateral relationships in the Middle East for decades. Recently, however, a rare media spat between the two nations has put the relationship to the test. The spat developed after two prominent Saudi commentators clos...
France Demands Immediate Release of Detained Citizens in Iran
Israel’s Stance on Iranian Weapon Transfers Under the Guise of Humanitarian Aid
Recently, the Syrian nation was struck by a devastating earthquake, leading to a humanitarian crisis in the country. However, in the midst of rescue efforts, there are concerns about Iran’s intentions to take advantage of the situation to send weapons and equipment to Hezbollah and Syria. An anony...
African Union and Somalia Jointly Announce Progress in Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The State of Terrorist Recruitment in Africa
Analysis by Amira Kaba A new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) sheds light on the growing trend of terrorist recruitment in Africa and the driving factors behind it. The report highlights the critical role that economic factors play in this growing phenomenon. Accord...
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