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It faces the daunting challenge of addressing the grievances of ordinary Libyans, hit by a dire economic crisis, soaring unemployment, wretched public services and crippling inflation.
In-depth: With humanitarian conditions deteriorating, residents face the impossible choice of returning to regime-held territory and facing persecution or staying in the camp and hoping their conditions improve.
What Myanmar's military coup means for Rohingya Muslims
In-depth: Concerns are mounting over the fate of Rohingya Muslims following Myanmar's military coup, with refugees uncertain about repatriation and those inside the country fearing further persecution.
Sudan floats currency, part of measures to overhaul economy
The move was a key demand by the International Monetary Fund.
US urges Myanmar to 'refrain from violence'
The US urged Myanmar's military to "refrain from violence" after the first death in protests against the coup.
Rasha Nahas' Desert pays homage to her cultural background
The New Arab Meets: Palestinian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rasha Nahas, to talk more about the release of her highly anticipated debut album Desert.
UK, Canada sanction Myanmar generals after coup
The UK and Canada sanctioned generals in Myanmar following the military takeover.
Syria Insight: Regime walk-out leads to new 'constitution crisis'
For some the constitutional talks were a last hope in ending the Syrian war peacefully. For others, it was another attempt by the regime to ...
Comment: The compromises Suu Kyi made with her uniformed political partners and defended so staunchly, have now cost Myanmar its fragile ...
New Libya PM promises a peaceful political transition
Newly selected Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah addressed the Libyan nation on Saturday, giving the first steps of the transition ...
Libya embarks on new transition phase
In a potential 'turning point' move, Libya has stepped into a new phase following the selection of a new unity government.
Protests in Sudan border state over worsening economy
Protests erupted in eastern Sudan over the rising cost of living.
Oil giant Shell follows rivals into huge annual loss
With coronavirus lockdowns and planes being grounded, Shell has recorded a large fall in profits.
Migration in post-Brexit Britain: How will refugees be affected?
In-depth: Britain's departure from the European Union could have serious implications for its migration policy.
Explainer: Myanmar, Burma and why the different names matter
Is it Myanmar or Burma and why are there two names for one country?
Fears for Rohingya Muslims after Myanmar coup
Myanmar's sanctioned military chief, accused of directing the Rohingya 'genocide', is now the country's de-facto ruler.
How the odds were stacked against Yemen's revolution
In-depth: A decade since the 2011 uprising, the hopes of Yemenis for freedom and an end to authoritarian rule have been shattered by war and a ...
Myanmar lawmakers say they're under house arrest after coup
Hundreds of lawmakers have been barricaded in their government housing complex in Myanmar's capital, a day after the military seized power in a ...
We needed a cultural revolution, not another uprising
The long read: Bahey el-Din Hassan explores how elites, who were unable to rise to the task of mounting organised collective action, caused the ...
Qatar emir receives Sudan General 'Hemedti' in Doha
Sudan's General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, widely known as Hemedti, briefed the emir on the latest developments in Khartoum and thanked him for ...
Libyans meet in Geneva to select transitional leaders
The 75 participants at the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum have until Friday to select a prime minister and a three-member presidency council ...
Governments around the world condemn Myanmar's military coup
Governments around the world have called for the restoration of Myanmar's democracy.
Myanmar's military stages coup, detains Aung San Suu Kyi
The coup sparked global condemnation, with the United States leading calls for democracy to be immediately restored.
Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before trial
A week before his impeachment trial, former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead lawyers.
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Tunis to demonstrate against police repression.
The United Arab Emirates is calling on Libya to renew diplomatic efforts.
The planned trip comes amid the easing of the Gulf blockade against Qatar.
A number of obstacles have kept Sudan from officially signing the US-brokered agreement with Israel.
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