Monthly Archives: October 2024

? Why is Israel in turmoil

Muhamad Yehia Last November Israel elected its most far right government in its 75 year history. Months of protests followed over its plans for reform of the judicial system. Benjamin Netanyahu’s new coalition government is proposing an agenda that goes beyond domestic reforms – and not everyone is happy. As …

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Muhamad Yehia Hezbollah has both political and military wings both of which are designated by several countries as terror organisations. It emerged several decades ago in Lebanon. Since Israel launched its war in Gaza in the wake of the Hamas attacks of October 7th, it has intensified its military activities …

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Are Africa’s leaders too old to govern the young?

Muhamad Yehia Africa is home to 54 countries and it has the youngest population in world, but the majority of the continent’s leaders are elderly, many in their seventies upwards, like the president of Cameroon, Paul Biya who is in his early nineties. Increasingly, the younger generations are publicly demanding …

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‘You can’t show weakness’ – why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health

Muhamad Yehia Rumours of ill-health have engulfed two African presidents in recent weeks, sparking contrasting responses and exposing how the wellbeing of leaders is often treated as a state secret. It started with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 91, whose ministers denied that he was sick, insisting he was in “excellent …

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Revealed: The SURPRISING “Brain Hack” Shielding You from Aging, Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Cairo .. Muhamad Yehia It was subtle at first, the little moments I began to miss. The chirping of birds, the gentle hum of the refrigerator, even the soft whispers shared between my grandchildren, all started to fade. I shrugged it off, thinking it was just part of getting older. …

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U.S. said North Korean troops were in Russia

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo the Korea had see The U.S. secretary of defense, Lloyd Austin, confirmed yesterday that North korea has sent troops to Russia to fight in the war in Ukraine and called the North’s presence a “very, very serious” escalation. Austin cast Russia’s need for North Korean mercenaries as …

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What the U.S. election means for the world

Muhamad Yehia Few American voters cite foreign policy as the deciding factor in how they cast their ballot. Yet the U.S. president has more international sway than virtually any other individual — especially at a time of immense geopolitical volatility. We spoke to Steven Erlanger, The Times’s chief diplomatic correspondent …

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What Kenyan youth make of deputy president’s sacking

Muhamad Yehia There was drama in Kenyan politics this week which ended with the impeachment of deputy president  Rigathi Gachagua. Young people voted in big numbers during the general elections in 2022.  Two youths share their views on the matter. Why has the government of deputy president dissolved all student …

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More than 100 people killed in latest Israeli bombings in Gaza, say medics

More than 100 people killed in latest Israeli bombings in Gaza, say medics Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo UN special coordinator says ‘nightmare in Gaza is intensifying’ and calls for immediate end to violence At least 87 people have been killed or are missing and 40 injured after intense Israeli airstrikes overnight …

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Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv

Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv after Hezbollah claims to have targeted Israeli city . Muhamad Yehia..Cairo Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on Tuesday after Hezbollah said it bombed the Nirit area in the city’s suburbs with missiles. The Israeli military said about 20 rockets were fired in the latest barrage …

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