Muhamad Yehia Israeli-Palestinian conflict Dozens of Palestinians gathered in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, on Wednesday to protest against recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they …
Read More »Kenya: Farmers use bioherbicide to fight crop-killing ‘witchweed’
Muhamad Yehia When farmer John Indimuli noticed his half-acre farm producing significantly less maize, he became concerned. Despite switching to sweet potatoes and other crops, his yields continued to decline. Once, his farm produced eight bags of maize; now, he struggles to harvest even three. “The production I had been …
Read More »Outrage in Italy over release of Libyan warlord due to legal error
Muhamad Yehia Human rights organizations and opposition lawmakers in Italy expressed their anger on Wednesday after the country released a Libyan warlord due to a legal technicality. This decision came after he was detained under an International Criminal Court warrant that accused him of war crimes and crimes against humanity. …
Read More »Meloni under investigation for alleged aid to Libyan warlord
Muhamad Yehia Prosecutors have opened an investigation against Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague. Meloni revealed the investigation by Rome prosecutors for allegedly aiding Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, in a …
Read More »Hamish Bowles curates 53 fashion treasures at Marrakech museum
Muhamad Yehia Renowned fashion journalist Hamish Bowles has unveiled his personal collection at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech. The exhibition features 55 pieces that showcase the iconic designer’s work over the decades. These garments hold significant meaning for Bowles, as they are part of his own collection. He …
Read More »Hamas frees eight more hostages, Israel delays prisoner release
Muhamad Yehia After more than a year of being held captive, Israeli soldier Agam Berger was released on Thursday by Hamas as part of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. She was among five female Israeli soldiers abducted by the Palestinian militant group during the October 7th Hamas …
Read More »Rally in Ramallah against Trump’s call to uproot Gaza’s population
Muhamad Yehia Dozens of Palestinians gathered in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, on Wednesday to protest against recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting …
Read More »Belgian prison to release renowned Malian artist Rokia Traore
Muhamad Yehia The Malian artist Rokia Traore, who was detained in Rome last year due to an international child custody battle and subsequently extradited to Belgium, was released from a Belgian prison on the evening of Wednesday, January 22, following a new hearing at the Brussels courthouse. The acclaimed musician …
Read More »DRC demands action against Rwanda from the United Nations Security Council
Muhamad Yehia The United Nations Security Council met for the second time in three days on Tuesday to discuss the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. UN agencies on the ground are reporting chaotic scenes in the streets of the regional capital, Goma, amid rising death and …
Read More »Rwanda-backed rebels tighten control over Goma as regional leaders meet
Muhamad Yehia Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of eastern Congo’s largest city including its airport, the United Nations said, as Rwanda’s president on Wednesday joined calls for a ceasefire in the decadeslong conflict. Much of the beleagured city of Goma was calm early Wednesday morning, after a day during which …
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