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The presence of soldiers from neighbouring Eritrea has been widely documented, but repeatedly denied by Addis Ababa and Asmara.
The reported letter comes following recent talks between Fatah and Hamas officials, ahead of national elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Palestinian elections 2021: Reconciling competing motives
Comment: These elections finally present Abbas with the ultimate challenge: Balancing his standing with the US, while delivering Palestinians the fresh leadership they so desire, writes Khalil E. Jahshan.
Macron's 'no apology' for French colonialism angers Algerians
A report commissioned by France has recommended that Paris dedicate more resources towards recognising and educating about its role in Algeria.
France refuses to apologise to Algeria for colonialism
The French President's office said there will be "no apologies" but that Macron intends instead to make "symbolic acts" aimed at emphasising ...
Philippine police arrest Saudi suspected as IS recruiter
Police say the man has close links to Abu Turaife, a key IS militant in the Philippines.
Dilemma for West over foreigners jailed in Iran
Iran has repeatedly detained foreigners and dual nationals on charges campaigners and governments say are unfounded, with the prisoners only ...
Syria Insight: Idlib comes under focus after Turkish movements
Syria's Idlib remains a hive of military activity despite a Russian-Turkish ceasefire meant to reduce violence in the densely populated province.
Ethiopia's Abiy says Tigray fighting 'completed'
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Saturday that military operations in the country's northern Tigray region were "completed"
Tigray leader says his people 'ready to die'
TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichaelaccused Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of issuing threats to buy time.
Lockerbie bomber appeal set to start in Scotland
Megrahi was the only person convicted of bombing Pan Am Flight 103, which was blown up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988.
Ethiopia army threatens 'no mercy' in assault on Mekele
Ethiopia's military warned civilian residents of Mekele to flee while they still can.
Scottish judge rules Lockerbie bombing documents to stay secret
Lawyers believe the intelligence documents are central to appealing the conviction of Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Ethiopia's Abiy vows 'final' push in Tigray
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said a three-day deadline for forces loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPFL) ...
Rebel leaders return to Sudan after peace deal
Leaders of the Sudan Revolutionary Front returned to Khartoum on Sunday after signing a peace deal with the Sudanese transitional ...
Ethiopia's Abiy replaces army chief as Tigray casualties mount
Scores of soldiers have been wounded, amid reports of deaths, after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent federal troops and aircraft into Tigray in a major escalation of a long-running feud.
Ethiopia nears war as PM orders military confrontation
Observers have worried for months about the growing tensions and their implications for the long-turbulent Horn of Africa ...
Syrian rebels bomb regime positions following deadly Russian airstrike
Syrian rebels have bombed regime positions in the northwest of the country in retaliation for a Russian airstrike which killed up to ...
Russia strikes kill 78 rebels in Syria
Air strikes by Damascus regime ally Russia killed 78 Turkey-backed rebels in northwestern Syria, a monitor said, in the bloodiest surge in ...
Russia strikes kill 78 Turkey-backed rebels in Syria: monitor
Russian airstrikes on Monday killed dozens of Turkey-backed rebels in Syria's northwest in the bloodiest surge in violence reported since more ...
Syrian Ahrar Al-Sham rebel group faces major internal mutiny
The Syrian Islamist Ahrar Al-Sham rebel group is facing a major split between it political leadership and its military wing, which the Hay’at ...
How the Arab League failed Palestine
Analysis: The Arab League's failure to condemn normalisation deals with Israel has soured already complicated ties with Palestine.
Dozens dead in IS, govt clashes in Syria's Raqqa
At least 28 fighters were killed in clashes between Syria pro-regime forces and Islamic State militants in the northern province of Raqqa.
Syria clashes continue after Russian FM says conflict ‘ended’
Clashes continued in the Syrian province of Idlib on Monday night despite Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying that the conflict ...
A historic deal between Sudan's leaders and rebel commanders was agreed on Monday, reports said.
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